Urgent Care LPN - PRN Flexible Shifts

North Oaks Health System; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

North Oaks Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a PRN - As Needed position at the North Oaks Urgent Care Walker clinic. The LPN will provide direct patient care to adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics, performing vital signs, med administration, and triage within scope of practice.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and current LPN licensure in Louisiana. Responsibilities include assisting physicians, phlebotomy, EKGs, patient education, and

Qualifications

• 1-3 year’s previous LPN experience preferred, preferably in a clinic setting.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school, and be currently licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners and maintain licensure.
• Membership in an LPN organization is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in a courteous and friendly manner and document patient information.
• Obtain weight, height, vitals, and escort patient to exam room.
• Record medications and chief complaints in the chart and perform pain assessment.
• Assist physicians with exams, procedures, and treatments; administer medications per policy.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKG testing, and waived laboratory testing as ordered.
• Call in medication refills and manage patient communications as directed by a physician.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Patient education

Education

LPN licensure (Louisiana)

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Job description

North Oaks Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a PRN - As Needed position at the North Oaks Urgent Care Walker clinic. The LPN will provide direct patient care to adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics, performing vital signs, med administration, and triage within scope of practice.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and current LPN licensure in Louisiana. Responsibilities include assisting physicians, phlebotomy, EKGs, patient education, and