Primary Care LPN: Coordinated Patient Care & Clinic Support

Open Health Care Clinics; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Health Care Clinics in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse to join our care team. The LPN will support providers by rooming patients, documenting histories in EMR, and monitoring vital signs, while coordinating referrals and patient communication.

Responsibilities include clinical support, medication administration, point-of-care testing, patient education, and handling administrative tasks to keep the clinic running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Completion of state-approved practical nursing program.
• Current LA LPN License required.
• 3–5 years of primary care experience in a clinical setting; preference for infectious disease/HIV exposure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care as a patient advocate; schedule appointments and referrals, facilitate communication between patients and providers.
• Assist providers with patient visits: rooming, health histories, EMR documentation, vital signs.
• Perform clinical support duties: medication administration, point-of-care testing, specimen collection, nursing coordination, triage support.
• Educate patients and families on preventive health, medication adherence, and chronic disease management.
• Handle administrative tasks: maintain records, referrals/authorizations, prescription refills, and daily clinic operations.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Vital signs

Team coordination

Education

State-approved practical nursing program

Job description

Open Health Care Clinics in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse to join our care team. The LPN will support providers by rooming patients, documenting histories in EMR, and monitoring vital signs, while coordinating referrals and patient communication.

Responsibilities include clinical support, medication administration, point-of-care testing, patient education, and handling administrative tasks to keep the clinic running smoothly.