PRN LPN - Primary Care Clinic (Covington)

LCMC Health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Covington, Louisiana, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assist in patient care under supervision. The role involves measuring vital signs, administering medications, and documenting clinical tasks. Candidates must hold a current LPN license in Louisiana and a BLS certification. This position offers a supportive working environment focused on patient safety and regulatory compliance, with responsibilities extending to quality improvement processes.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as an LPN in Louisiana.
• BLS Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association.
• Experience in clinical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the care of patients under supervision.
• Measures vital signs and recognizes abnormalities.
• Maintains medication inventory and safety.
• Documents clinical tasks in medical records.
• Ensures patient safety during visits.

Skills

Patient care collaboration

Vital signs measurement

Emergency response

Medication administration

Medical record navigation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse in Louisiana

BLS Healthcare Provider Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Clinical equipment

Job description

General Duties

• Participates in the care of patients under the supervision and in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
• Measures and records appropriate vital signs based on departmental policy and patient age. Identifies abnormal values based on age and developmental level and reports findings to the appropriate medical provider.
• Participates in clinic flow, including but not limited to assisting with patient arrival to the clinic, assisting in and performing patient procedures, scheduling new and follow-up patient appointments, and facilitating a smooth patient exit from clinic.
• Prepares patients for examination, treatment and/or procedures.
• Observes patients for signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect and reports in accordance with policy.
• Recognizes emergencies and responds appropriately in adherence to organizational policy and procedure.
• Performs non‑complex procedures, according to clinic policy and documented competency, such as simple dressing changes.
• Provides for comfort needs of patients with consideration of age and special needs.
• Handles clinic equipment, including preparation, testing for safety prior to use on patient, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment according to hospital policy.
• Administers prescribed medication and/or vaccinations via ordered route in accordance with department policy.
• Properly collects, prepares, and secures specimens for point‑of‑care clinic testing and/or transport when necessary. Performs point‑of‑care testing per Laboratory Point of Care Testing Manual Guidelines.
• Maintains medication inventory and demonstrates proper disposal of expired medications. Stores medications according to department policy and ensures medication safety when using multi‑dose vials and containers. Maintains refrigerator/freezer monitoring logs to ensure proper storage environment for all medications and vaccines.
• Documents clinical tasks, testing, and procedures in the patient medical record according to established departmental guidelines and completes proper paperwork, including documentation of waived testing quality control procedures.
• Maintains privacy of patient personal health information by ensuring computer screens are secure when medical/nursing/clinical staff are absent.
• Navigates Electronic Medical Record to obtain laboratory and radiology results, medical records, update patient demographic data, and schedule follow‑up appointments.
• Prepares safety reports when warranted or as directed by the clinic manager/designee.
• Consults with and keeps the clinic manager informed of clinic activities, requirements, and problems.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality.
• Assists with compliance to safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement, and other regulatory standards.
• Implements standard and transmission‑based precautions as per policy.
• Ensures patient safety during clinic visits as per policy.
• Maintains a clean clinic working environment.
• Reports any safety hazards or violations in patient or clinic environment to clinic manager or designee.
• Participates in quality improvement processes, QAPI projects, and EOC Rounds.
• Participates in the clinic preparation process by gathering appropriate clinical documentation for review by the medical provider/licensed practitioner.
• Uses equipment including computers, printers, scanners, and fax machines. Scans outside correspondence into the appropriate area of the electronic medical record.
• Obtains medical records from outside facilities when needed or requested by medical provider.
• Answers the telephone and routes calls promptly to the appropriate person.

Licenses and Certifications

BLS Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association. Licensed to practice as an LPN in Louisiana.

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No.

Work Shift

Days (United States of America).

Employer Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Additional Legal Statement

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.