Licensed Practical Nurse - Clinic

FMOLHS•Port Allen, LA

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides patient care in a clinic setting according to established standards and practices. The role assists physicians, nurses, and other staff with daily patient-care coordination and access, including managing patient flow and scheduling appointments, procedures, tests, and referrals. The LPN may serve as a preceptor for clinical staff and may lead and direct others within the scope of practice. The position works under general supervision, relying on guidelines, experience, and judgment to complete tasks. Responsibilities include observing, documenting, and reporting patients’ conditions and reactions to medications or treatments; educating patients and families about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and health and wellness; performing selected nursing duties; and preparing and maintaining examination rooms, supplies, and equipment. The LPN provides nursing care to patients of all age groups, assists physicians during examinations, treatments, and testing, and coordinates appointments, referrals, chart management, patient instructions, and patient flow. The role administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards and may perform phlebotomy and EKGs and assist with flexible sigmoidoscopies. The LPN follows departmental and hospital policies, safety and infection-control standards, and quality requirements; uses resources prudently; and participates in continuous quality improvement. Other duties may be assigned or requested.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LPN school.
Proficient in English, with verbal and written communication skills.
Computer skills.
Current Louisiana State license as an LPN.
Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs or treatments to the physician.
Instruct patients and families regarding diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and health and wellness issues.
Document patient histories, vital signs, immunizations, and allergies.
Prepare, stock, and clean examination rooms and maintain treatment supplies and equipment.
Provide complex and basic nursing care to patients of all age groups.
Assist physicians with patient care and related clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks.
Schedule appointments and referrals, manage charts, provide information and instructions to patients, and coordinate patient flow.
Prepare examination rooms and assist physicians during patient examinations, treatments, and testing.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
May perform phlebotomy and EKGs and assist with flexible sigmoidoscopies.
Follow departmental and hospital policies and procedures, safety and infection-control standards, and quality requirements.
Use equipment, supplies, facilities, and other resources prudently and efficiently.
Participate in continuous quality improvement programs and provide services with compassion, understanding, and respect.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
May serve as a preceptor for clinical staff and lead or direct the work of others within scope of practice.