LPN - Oncology Clinic

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking an LPN Clinic Nurse to join our compassionate healthcare team. You will be part of the clinic, maintaining patient safety, assisting with exams, obtaining vitals, and supporting a smooth patient flow.

Responsibilities include administering medications and vaccines, documenting in the EMR, and coordinating follow-up care. A Louisiana nursing license and BLS certification are required to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment and follow infection control procedures.
• Assist with clinic flow, patient arrival, examination preparation, and vitals.
• Administer prescribed medications and vaccinations and manage storage.
• Document clinical tasks and update medical records in EMR; schedule follow-ups.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and safety compliance.

Skills

BLS Certification

Compassion

Patient care

Education

Louisiana nursing license

Job description

Your job is more than a job

Ifyou’vegot a great heart and passion for nursing, you belong here. Building a sense of connection is vital to your growth and progression as anurseandit’sembedded in every little thing we do at LCMC Health.

Whetheryou’rea newgrador a seasoned caregiver, as an LPN ClinicNurseyou’llfind what makes you extraordinary and become part ofhealthcarecommunity that appreciates and nurtures “youbeingyou”.Ifyou’reready to deepen your callingina culture that fosters your well-being and growth opportunity, thenyou’regoing 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. Andwe’reexcited to get to know you and find out whatyou’llbring to this nursing role.

Your Everyday

Maintain and advocate for a safe environment, follow infection control procedures,participatein qualityimprovementand other regulatory standard protocols during patientvisitsand report safety issues.

Participate in clinic flow,assistingwith patient arrival, preparing patients for examination,treatmentand/or procedures, recordingappropriate vitalsigns, and recognizing responding, and reporting abnormal findings or emergencies to theappropriate medicalprovider.

Prepare patients for examination,treatmentand/or procedures, record vital signs,identifyabnormalvaluesand emergent situations.

Ensure continuity of care, comfort, efficiency, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.

Administer prescribedmedicationand/or vaccinations,maintainmedicationsanddemonstrateproper storage, logs, or disposal of expired medications.

Gatherappropriate clinicaldocumentation and obtain medical records when needed or requested by the medical provider.

Document clinical tasks, testing and procedures appropriately in thepatientmedical 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 gatherappropriate clinicaldocumentation.

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 usingappropriate resourcesand continuum of care services.

Contribute to the team byassistingothers 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.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.