LPN - Dermatology/Allergy Clinic

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

53d

About The Position

Your job is more than a job. 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. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your "little something extra" all add up to you. We love that about you. And we're excited to get to know you and find out what you'll bring to this nursing role. Your Everyday 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 assistingâ¯others without being asked. 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 University Medical Center University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region's safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+ years. Learn more about University Medical Center's legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

Requirements

Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

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 assistingâ¯others without being asked.