Licensed Practical Nurse

SouthStar Urgent Care • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides patient care services, determines medical conditions, and prepares patients for examination and treatment under the direction of a Provider. The ideal candidate is energetic, flexible, positive, and passionate about patient care. The role includes preparing patients for exams, recording vital signs and histories, assisting with treatment, performing laboratory procedures, maintaining supplies and equipment, documenting care, coordinating appointments, and educating patients and families.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Current LPN license required.
• Current BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination, record vital signs and history, and provide treatment as applicable.
• Assist in determining medical problems; initiate and maintain intravenous lines; and administer fluids and medications as directed through provider orders.
• Collaborate with providers and other medical staff when examining or treating patients, including giving injections, removing sutures, and applying splints and dressings.
• Authorize medication refills as directed by providers and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Prepare and administer injections, change dressings, and facilitate wound management under provider orders.
• Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens through routine in-house testing procedures; analyze and prepare specimens for testing; log results; and perform lab call-backs.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms; select, set up, sterilize, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Document basic patient care and procedures using appropriate forms and electronic medical records.
• Schedule patients for tests and follow-up appointments.
• Instruct patients and family members regarding treatment and medication instructions.
• Collaborate, take direction, and initiate actions that support cross-functional teamwork and seamless patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED