About the position
If you've got a great heart and passion for nursing, you belong here. Building a sense of connection is vital to your growth and progression as a nurse and it's embedded in every little thing we do at LCMC Health. Whether you're a new grad or a seasoned caregiver, as an LPN Clinic Nurse you'll find what makes you extraordinary and become part of healthcare community that appreciates and nurtures 'you being you'. If you're ready to deepen your calling in a culture that fosters your well-being and growth opportunity, then you're going to love it here.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and advocate for a safe environment, follow infection control procedures, participate in quality improvement and other regulatory standard protocols during patient visits and report safety issues.
- Participate in clinic flow, assisting with patient arrival, preparing patients for examination, treatment and/or procedures, recording appropriate vital signs, and recognizing responding, and reporting abnormal findings or emergencies to the appropriate medical provider.
- Prepare patients for examination, treatment and/or procedures, record vital signs, identify abnormal values and emergent situations.
- Ensure continuity of care, comfort, efficiency, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
- Administer prescribed medication and/or vaccinations, maintain medications and demonstrate proper storage, logs, or disposal of expired medications.
- Gather appropriate clinical documentation and obtain medical records when needed or requested by the medical provider.
- Document clinical tasks, testing and procedures appropriately in the patient medical record and navigate electronic medical records to obtain records, update patient information, and schedule follow-up appointments.
- Collect specimens for testing and/or transport.
- Maintain strict patient confidentiality and privacy of personal health information.
- Obtain laboratory and radiology results, medical records, update patient demographic data, and gather appropriate clinical documentation.
- Ensure patient safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement and other regulatory standards and compliance; prepare safety reports and report safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
- Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
- Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.
Requirements
- Prior LPN Clinic / Pediatrics experience.
- Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
