LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE CLINIC (FULL-TIME) PULMONOLOGY

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center•Natchitoches, LA

13h

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care in a pulmonology specialty clinic consistent with the recognized scope of LPN practice. The LPN assists Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Registered Nurses with patient care and may directly supervise patient care provided by unlicensed Nursing and Medical Assistants. The role may be the clinic’s only nursing staff member and includes administrative duties supporting medical record maintenance and continuity of care. The LPN also performs other assigned tasks.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
Current LPN licensure in the State of Louisiana.
Current BCLS certification.
At least six months to one year of work experience.
IV certification and willingness to perform related tasks.
Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively in English.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to use appropriate discretion when handling confidential material and information.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages are preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with opening the clinic and preparing it for daily activities.
Prepare patient examination rooms and laboratory areas for daily activity.
Perform and record quality checks on laboratory test equipment.
Collect laboratory specimens, including through venipuncture, and prepare specimens for shipment to the hospital laboratory.
Perform CLIA-waived laboratory procedures.
Enter orders into Meditech.
Take and record patient vital signs and assist with patient assessment, intervention, and teaching within the scope of LPN practice.
Prepare patients in examination rooms for the Practitioner.
Record patients’ presenting problems or reasons for visits, current medications, and allergies.
Assist the Practitioner with examinations or procedures as needed, and ensure laboratory, radiology, and other procedure orders are properly recorded.
Set up procedure trays as needed.
Provide oral and injectable medications as ordered by the Practitioner and within the scope of LPN practice.
Clean and restock examination rooms between patient uses as needed.
Assist with patient calls, prescription refills, notification of laboratory and test results, and referral-patient scheduling.
Assist with inventory and ordering of clinic supplies.
Meet current documentation standards and policies.
Respond appropriately to emergencies or physically distressful situations involving patients.
Maintain good working relationships within the department and with other hospital departments.
Remain flexible and organized and function effectively under stressful situations.
Operate equipment safely and correctly.