Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
David Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team! The Licensed Practical Nurse Scribe provides basic and skilled nursing care to the patients under the direction of the RN, NP or Physician. The LPN utilizes observational skills and reports pertinent patient symptoms and/or changes in conditions to the provider. The LPN assists with emergency medical situations and document medications, treatments, and patient education. The LPN assists with medical management duties such as, but not limited to, working up charts, maintaining adequate supplies and maintaining a clean organized, safe environment.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
- Ability to prioritize workload and multitask.
- Attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach.
- Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Current Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse in the State of Louisiana.
- Valid BLS from American Heart Association
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a clinical or healthcare setting is preferred.
- Minimum one year of experience in related duties is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Accurately document the provider’s dictation, patient history, review of systems (ROS) past medical/surgical history, and physical exam findings.
- Accompany the provider into patient rooms to document the encounter in real-time to ensure accuracy.
- Input diagnostic results, lab results and medication lists as instructed by the provider.
- Assist with clinical tasks, such as preparing exam rooms and patient intake.
- Adhere strictly to HIPAA and other patient confidentiality regulations.
- Maintain a quick, efficient and accurate pace to support high-volume patient flow.
- Obtains vital signs, weight, and other measurements. Instructs and assists patients in collection of specimens as ordered; Performs point of care testing if required, such as urine pregnancy test, urine dipstick, hematocrits, and blood glucose.
- Observes changes in patient’s condition and reports to provider when indicated. Intervenes in instituting or assisting in emergencies.
- Review health record prior to provider seeing patient; assists in ensuring lab and other diagnostic test results are in medical records. Prepares patient for examination or procedures.
- Prepares and administers oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications according to Provider’s order and clinical policy.
- Ensures the environment is clean and neat providing comfort and safety to the patient. Reports equipment malfunctions to Nursing Supervisor or Clinic Manager.
- Collects necessary equipment/supplies, checking operation of equipment prior to beginning procedures.
- Provides patient education for diagnostic test preparation and for patients requiring special home health care.
- Assists in ordering supplies; is careful not to overstock or be indiscriminate in using supplies.
- Properly disposes of contaminated sharps and trash. Cleans and checks refrigerator temperatures as assigned. Prepare exam and treatment rooms for the next day.
- Perform other related duties as required or necessary.
Benefits
- We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
