LPN Clinic - Primary Care Clinic

JOB DESCRIPTION

Your job is more than a job

If you’ve got a great heart and passion for nursing, you belong here. Building a sense of connection is vital to your growth and progression as a nurse and it’s embedded in every little thing we do at LCMC Health.

Whether you’re a new grad or a seasoned caregiver, as an LPN Clinic Nurse you’ll find what makes you extraordinary and become part of healthcare community that appreciates and nurtures you being you .

If you’re ready to deepen your calling in a culture that fosters your well-being and growth opportunity, then you’re going to love it here.

Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your little something extra all add up to you. We love that about you.

And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this nursing role.

Your Everyday

Maintain and advocate for a safe environment, follow infection control procedures, participate in quality improvement and other regulatory standard protocols during patient visits and report safety issues.

Participate in clinic flow, assisting with patient arrival, preparing patients for examination, treatment and / or procedures, recording appropriate vital signs, and recognizing responding, and reporting abnormal findings or emergencies to the appropriate medical provider.

Prepare patients for examination, treatment and / or procedures, record vital signs, identify abnormal values and emergent situations.

Ensure continuity of care, comfort, efficiency, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.

Administer prescribed medication and / or vaccinations, maintain medications and demonstrate proper storage, logs, or disposal of expired medications.

Gather appropriate clinical documentation and obtain medical records when needed or requested by the medical provider.

Document clinical tasks, testing and procedures appropriately in the patient medical record and navigate electronic medical records to obtain records, update patient information, and schedule follow-up appointments.

Collect specimens for testing and / or transport.

Maintain strict patient confidentiality and privacy of personal health information.

Obtain laboratory and radiology results, medical records, update patient demographic data, and gather appropriate clinical documentation.

Ensure patient safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement and other regulatory standards and compliance;

prepare safety reports and report safety hazards to appropriate personnel.

Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.

Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

The Must-Haves

Minimum :

Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.

Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Primary Care and / or Pediatrics experience a plus

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.

LCMC Health Clinics bring the heart of our healthcare to our neighbors and communities throughout the greater New Orleans region with urgent, primary, women’s, heart and vascular, cancer, and pediatric offices.

From the Southshore to the Northshore, on the Eastbank and on the Westbank, we’re delivering the right care, right where you need it.

Check out our clinic locations, specialties, and specialists and how you can count on us for every healthcare need that makes you, YOU!

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.

1. 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.

2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.

3. 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.

4. 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.

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