LPN – OB/GYN Clinic (Full-Time)

Iberia Medical Center•New Iberia, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors. IMC is currently hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our OBGYN Clinic. The LPN supervises, directs, and monitors the clinical care assigned to her / him. The LPN administers medications, vaccines and performs related duties. The LPN must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, education, safety and related criteria for the patient population.

Requirements

High School diploma
Graduate of state approved LPN school
Current license as LPN in state of Louisiana
CPR TRAINING
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with patients, Physicians, staff, management, volunteers and contract employees.
Ability to triage patients, perform CLIA waved tests, administer vaccinations and injections under supervision of a Physician.
Basic knowledge of the nursing process and nursing principles.
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Thorough knowledge of nursing procedures.

Nice To Haves

One year+ of clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, and monitors the clinical care assigned.
Administers medications and vaccines.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, education, safety and related criteria for the patient population.
Demonstrates respect for patients and families.
Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care.
Applies the clinical process to each patient and implements clinical actions.
Sets up and assists with all surgical/diagnostic/treating procedures in the office.
Assists with messages daily.
Triage and assist patients during clinic hours.
Schedule diagnostic testing (CT, U/S, MRI, etc).
Perform precertification for tests if needed.
Call patients to notify them of date, time, location, and any special instruction pertaining to test.
Ensure orders and precertification’s are faxed to the appropriate site.
Assist with stocking rooms and ensuring all supplies are in the rooms to complete daily tasks.
Properly sterile, package and label surgical instruments.
Order medication from the pharmacy.
Assist with medication refills (faxed refills, Care Tracker refills or patients phone calls).
Enter accurate quality measures in EMR.
Maintain confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient and organizational data.
Consistently live by Iberia Medical Center’s Standards of Performance.