LPN - Multispecialty Clinic

LCMC Health•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Your job is more than a job. Full-Time, Days Multispecialty Clinic (Infections Disease, Women Health, Urology, & Digestive Care) New Orleans, LA - University Medical Center 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. 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+. About LCMC Health One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.

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 assisting others without being asked.