LPN - Urgent Care - Marrero

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our outpatient clinic. This role offers a consistent Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends, focusing on compassionate, patient-centered care and smooth clinic operations.

You will perform vital signs, assist with examinations, administer medications and vaccines, and support documentation in the EMR while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, efficient patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Current, valid LPN license to practice in Louisiana.
• American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Ability to provide safe, effective nursing care within LPN scope.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document vital signs; recognize abnormal findings and relay concerns to the provider.
• Prepare patients for examinations; assist with procedures; administer prescribed meds and vaccines.
• Perform routine nursing duties; collect specimens for point-of-care testing and lab transport.
• Support care coordination; help schedule appointments; ensure proper charting and outside records.
• Document care in the EMR; communicate updates to the care team; maintain patient privacy.
• Maintain safety and infection prevention; monitor equipment and supply integrity.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse license

BLS certification

Communication skills

Job description

Your job is more than a job Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Outpatient Clinic Ready to bring your nursing skills to an outpatient setting with a consistent weekday schedule? Join the LCMC Health team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and enjoy the opportunity to provide compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining a predictable Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends!

Schedule & Position Highlights

• Outpatient clinic setting
• Consistent hours
• Collaborative, team-based environment
• Meaningful patient interaction without a traditional inpatient schedule

What You'll Do

• Patient Care & Clinical Support Obtain and document vital signs, recognize abnormal findings, and communicate concerns to the appropriate healthcare provider. Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures. Assist with and perform routine clinical procedures within your scope of practice and demonstrated competencies. Administer prescribed medications and vaccinations in accordance with provider orders, department policies, and applicable scope of practice. Perform routine nursing procedures, including simple dressing changes. Collect, prepare, and secure specimens for point-of-care testing or laboratory transport. Perform point-of-care testing according to established guidelines. Recognize changes in patient conditions and respond appropriately to urgent or emergency situations. Identify and report suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with organizational policies. Provide compassionate, age-appropriate care while addressing patients' comfort and individual needs.
• Care Coordination & Clinic Operations Support a smooth and efficient patient experience from arrival through departure. Assist with scheduling new and follow-up appointments. Collaborate with providers and other healthcare professionals to support continuity of care. Gather appropriate clinical documentation and medical records for provider review. Obtain outside medical records and ensure information is incorporated into the electronic medical record. Prepare, clean, disinfect, and maintain clinical equipment according to safety and infection prevention standards. Assist with daily clinic operations to maintain efficient patient flow.
• Medication Management & Patient Safety Maintain medication and vaccine inventory, including proper storage and disposal of expired medications. Monitor medication refrigerator and freezer temperatures to ensure appropriate storage conditions. Follow established medication safety protocols, including proper handling of multi-dose vials. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment. Follow infection prevention practices, including standard and transmission-based precautions. Identify and report safety concerns or environmental hazards. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) projects and Environment of Care (EOC) rounds.
• Documentation & Communication Accurately document patient care, clinical tasks, medications, testing, and procedures in the electronic medical record. Complete required clinical documentation, including point-of-care testing quality control records. Navigate the EMR to access laboratory results, radiology reports, medical records, and patient information. Maintain strict patient privacy and confidentiality. Communicate patient-care concerns, clinic activities, and operational needs to appropriate providers and leadership. Assist with telephone communication and route patient inquiries to the appropriate team member. Prepare safety reports when necessary or as directed by clinic leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Current, valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license to practice in Louisiana.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Ability to provide safe, effective nursing care within the LPN scope of practice.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and excellent patient experiences.

Why Join LCMC Health?

At LCMC Health, you'll be part of a team committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to the communities we serve. This outpatient opportunity offers the chance to build meaningful patient relationships, collaborate with dedicated healthcare professionals. Whether you're currently working in an inpatient setting or looking for a more consistent schedule, this position provides an opportunity to continue making a difference in patients' lives while enjoying greater predictability in your workweek. Bring your skills, compassion, and commitment to patient care to LCMC Health. We'd love to have you on our team!

Additional Position Information

Reporting Relationships This position does not formally supervise employees.

Physical & Functional Requirements Medium physical work, including standing, walking, lifting, carrying, bending, reaching, and assisting with patient-care activities. Frequent use of clinical equipment, computers, and electronic medical records. Ability to perform essential clinical responsibilities in accordance with departmental physical requirements.

Occupational Exposure Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, airborne communicable diseases, and other common healthcare environmental risks. Adherence to all applicable safety and infection prevention standards is required.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities based on organizational needs.

WORK SHIFT: Variable Hours (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

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. Simple things make the difference.