LPN - Dermatology/Allergy Clinic

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking an LPN Clinic Nurse dedicated to compassionate patient care across a busy clinic.

You will support exam preparation, administer medications and vaccines, record vital signs, and ensure accurate medical records. Must hold Louisiana LPN license and BLS; team-based environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Louisiana LPN license.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Strong patient-care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe clinical environment and follow infection control procedures.
• Assist with patient arrival, examination prep, and procedures.
• Record vital signs and report abnormal findings promptly.
• Administer medications and vaccinations as prescribed; proper storage and disposal.
• Document tasks and update electronic medical records accurately.
• Gather appropriate clinical records and assist with follow-up scheduling.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and privacy at all times.
• Collaborate with the team to support seamless clinic flow.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Louisiana

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Your job is more than a job. If you’ve got a great heart and passion for nursing, you belong here. Building a sense of connection is vital to your growth and progression as a nurse and it’s embedded in every little thing we do at LCMC Health. Whether you’re a new grad or a seasoned caregiver, as an LPN Clinic Nurse you’ll find what makes you extraordinary and become part of healthcare community that appreciates and nurtures “you being you”. If you’re ready to deepen your calling in a culture that fosters your well-being and growth opportunity, then you’re going to love it here. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. We love that about you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this nursing role.

Your Everyday

• Maintain and advocate for a safe environment, follow infection control procedures, participate in quality improvement and other regulatory standard protocols during patient visits and report safety issues.
• Participate in clinic flow, assisting with patient arrival, preparing patients for examination, treatment and/or procedures, recording appropriate vital signs, and recognizing responding, and reporting abnormal findings or emergencies to the appropriate medical provider.
• Prepare patients for examination, treatment and/or procedures, record vital signs, identify abnormal values and emergent situations.
• Ensure continuity of care, comfort, efficiency, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
• Administer prescribed medication and/or vaccinations, maintain medications and demonstrate proper storage, logs, or disposal of expired medications.
• Gather appropriate clinical documentation and obtain medical records when needed or requested by the medical provider.
• Document clinical tasks, testing and procedures appropriately in the patient medical record and navigate electronic medical records to obtain records, update patient information, and schedule follow-up appointments.
• Collect specimens for testing and/or transport.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and privacy of personal health information.
• Obtain laboratory and radiology results, medical records, update patient demographic data, and gather appropriate clinical documentation.
• Ensure patient safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement and other regulatory standards and compliance; prepare safety reports and report safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
• Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

The Must-Haves

• Minimum: Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.