Licensed Practical Nurse - Manhattan Family Medicine

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN Clinic provides appropriate medical care and counseling to the patient. Assists the medical provider in the delivery of care under stable and predictable conditions within the framework of a patient care assignment. LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary. About West Jefferson Medical Center West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction.

Requirements

BLS Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association.
Licensed to practice as an LPN in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

Measures and records vital signs according to departmental policy and patient age
Identifies abnormal vital signs based on age and developmental level and reports findings to the appropriate medical provider
Assists with patient arrival to the clinic
Assisting in and performing patient procedures
Scheduling new and follow-up appointments
Facilitating a smooth patient exit from the clinic
Prepares patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures
Observes patients for signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect and reports concerns in accordance with policy
Recognizes emergencies and responds appropriately per organizational policy and procedure
Performs non-complex clinical procedures according to clinic policy and documented competency (e.g., simple dressing changes)
Provides for patient comfort with consideration of age-specific and special needs
Prepares, tests, cleans, and disinfects clinic equipment prior to and after patient use according to hospital policy
Administers prescribed medications and/or vaccinations via ordered routes in accordance with department policy
Collects, prepares, secures, and transports specimens for point-of-care testing or laboratory analysis
Performs point-of-care testing in compliance with Laboratory Point of Care Testing Manual guidelines
Maintains medication inventory and ensures proper storage per policy, safe use of multi-dose vials and containers, and appropriate disposal of expired medications
Accurate refrigerator and freezer temperature monitoring logs for medications and vaccines
Documents clinical tasks, procedures, and testing accurately in the patient medical record per departmental guidelines
Completes required paperwork, including documentation for waived testing quality control procedures
Maintains patient privacy by ensuring computer screens and electronic records are secure when clinical staff are not present
Navigates the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to obtain laboratory and radiology results, access medical records, update patient demographic information, and schedule follow-up appointments
Prepares safety reports when warranted or as directed by the clinic manager or designee
Communicates with and keeps the clinic manager informed of clinic activities, requirements, and identified problems
Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times
Assists with compliance related to safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement, and regulatory standards
Implements standard and transmission-based precautions according to policy
Ensures patient safety throughout clinic visits
Maintains a clean and safe clinic work environment
Reports safety hazards or policy violations in the patient care or clinic environment to the clinic manager or designee
Participates in quality improvement initiatives, including Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) projects and Environment of Care (EOC) rounds
Participates in clinic preparation by gathering clinical documentation for review by the medical provider or licensed practitioner
Uses office and clinical technology, including computers, printers, scanners, and fax machines
Scans outside correspondence into the appropriate section of the electronic medical record
Obtains medical records from outside facilities as requested by the medical provider
Answers incoming telephone calls and routes them promptly to the appropriate individual