Licensed Practical Nurse Floater

David Raines Community Health Center • Shreveport, LA

2d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse Floater provides basic and skilled nursing care to the patients under the direction of the RN, NP or Physician. The LPN utilizes observational skills and reports pertinent patient symptoms and/or changes in conditions to the provider. The LPN maintain proper patient records and assist in education patients on medications, treatment, etc. The LPN may assist with emergency medical situations. The LPN assists with medical management duties such as, but not limited to, working up charts, maintaining adequate supplies and maintaining a clean organized, safe environment.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• License Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Louisiana Board of Nursing.
• Minimum two years of experience as an LPN.
• Experience with electronic health records required, preferably NextGen or similar EHS.
• Must have a current BLS/CPR credentialed from the American Heart Associate (AHA).

Nice To Haves

• Preferred FQHC or Healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtains vital signs, weight, and other measurements. Instructs and assists patients in collection of specimens as ordered; tested specimens if required, such as urine pregnancy test, and urine dipstick, hematocrits, and blood glucose.
• Informs Physician of any patients having urgent care needs.
• Observes changes in patient's condition and reports to supervisor or physician when indicated. Intervenes in instituting or assisting in emergency.
• Checks charts for completeness prior to physician seeing patient; assists in ensuring lab and other diagnostic test results are in medical records. Prepares patient for examination or procedures.
• Prepares and administers oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications according to physician's order and clinic policy.
• Ensures the environment is clean and neat providing comfort and safety to the patient. Reports equipment malfunctions to Clinical Services Director.
• Collects necessary equipment/supplies, checking operation of equipment prior to beginning procedures.
• Transcribes physician's orders and records pertinent information on patient's medical records.
• Provides patient education for diagnostic test preparation and for patients requiring special home health care.
• Assists in ordering supplies; is careful not to overstock or be indiscriminate in using supplies.
• Properly disposes of contaminated sharps and trash. Cleans and checks refrigerator temperatures as assigned. Prepares exam and treatment rooms for the next day.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
• Assists in performing clerical duties as needed.

Benefits

• We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees