Licensed Practical Nurse-ECC Emergency Care-Full Time

CHRISTUS Health • Alexandria, LA

88d

About The Position

Under supervision, the incumbent of this position provides professional nursing care to clinic patients. Works collaboratively with the providers within the team setting to facilitate quality care for the patient.

Requirements

• Must be able to prioritize workflow on a daily basis.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in written and spoken form with individuals of various education levels including physicians.
• Ability to interpret medical terminology and possess an understanding of human anatomy and physiology.
• Experience in the specialty applied for will be given preference.
• Licensed to practice Practical Nursing in the State of Louisiana.
• Current BLS De-Escalation Certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care to patients.
• Administers treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids provider during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Observes, records, and reports patients' condition and reaction to drugs or treatments to providers.
• Oversees appointment bookings and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.
• Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Greets patients and obtains well-documented history and vitals.
• Prepares patients for physical exam.
• Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• May perform various tasks in accordance with established procedures and as prescribed by applicable licensure/certification.
• May perform tasks only if appropriate training has been obtained.
• May perform tasks after providing verification of completion of special training.
• May administer IV push medications and/or add medications to IV only after completion of special training and only under direct supervision of licensed practitioner.
• May make arrangements for patient testing and admissions.
• Responds to incoming telephone calls and calls in refills and prescriptions to pharmacy.
• Instructs patients and/or family with regard to medication and treatment and documents the same.
• Formulates and updates patient care plans.
• Orders, prepares, and inspects patient charts.
• Posts tests and examination results.
• Maintains patient files, records and other information in a professional manner following policies and procedures regarding documentation.
• Ensures preparation of exam rooms including re-stocking of treatment areas.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional licensure and affiliations.
• Follows the CHRISTUS Physician Group guidelines related to HIPAA.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas.
• Maintains established CHRISTUS Physician Group policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics.
• Supports and adheres to CPG Service Guarantee.
• Performs other related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed