RN - Primary Care Clinic

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a compassionate RN for an outpatient clinic in New Orleans. The role involves performing vital signs, preparing patients for exams, assisting with procedures, administering medications, and coordinating with a care team to ensure smooth patient flow.

You will work a daytime schedule in a supportive, collaborative environment, with emphasis on patient-centered care and adherence to safety and infection-prevention standards.

Qualifications

• Valid Louisiana nursing license or temporary permit.
• American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess and record vital signs and communicate abnormal findings.
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Assist with and perform clinical procedures within established scope and demonstrated competency.
• Administer prescribed medications and vaccinations.
• Perform non-complex procedures such as dressing changes.
• Collect, prepare and secure specimens for point-of-care testing or laboratory transport.
• Perform point-of-care testing when applicable.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, including emergencies.
• Provide compassionate, age-appropriate care while addressing patient comfort.

Education

Louisiana Registered Nurse license

Job description

Schedule & Position Highlights

• Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• No weekends!
• Outpatient clinic setting
• Consistent daytime schedule
• Collaborative, team-based environment
• Direct patient care without a traditional inpatient schedule

What You'll Do

Patient Care & Clinical Support

• Assess and record vital signs and communicate abnormal findings to the appropriate provider.
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Assist with and perform clinical procedures within established scope, policy and demonstrated competency.
• Administer prescribed medications and vaccinations via the appropriate route.
• Perform non-complex procedures such as simple dressing changes.
• Collect, prepare and secure specimens for point-of-care testing or laboratory transport.
• Perform point-of-care testing when applicable.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately to urgent or emergency situations.
• Provide compassionate, age-appropriate care while addressing patients' comfort and individual needs.

Care Coordination & Clinic Flow

• Help coordinate a smooth patient experience from arrival through departure.
• Assist with new and follow-up appointment scheduling.
• 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 incorporate appropriate documentation into the electronic medical record.

Medication & Safety Management

• Maintain medication and vaccine inventory.
• Monitor proper medication storage and refrigerator/freezer temperature logs.
• Ensure appropriate handling and disposal of expired medications.
• Follow infection-prevention, environmental and patient-safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized clinical environment.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including QAPI projects and EOC rounds.

Documentation & Communication

• Accurately document assessments, clinical tasks, medications, testing and procedures in the patient's electronic medical record.
• Navigate the EMR to access laboratory results, radiology results and medical records.
• Maintain strict patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Communicate clinic activities, concerns and patient-care needs to appropriate leadership and providers.
• Assist with telephone communication and route calls to the appropriate team member.

What We're Looking For

• Valid license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Louisiana.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.

We’re looking for an RN who is compassionate, organized and comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced outpatient environment while providing excellent patient care.

Why Consider Outpatient Nursing?

Bring your nursing skills to a setting that offers both meaningful patient interaction and a predictable work schedule. This position offers Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM hours with no weekends, making it an excellent opportunity for an RN interested in transitioning from bedside or inpatient nursing into an outpatient clinic environment.

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 East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go‑to hospital for health, wellness, and one‑of‑a‑kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

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. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.