LPN

Cardiovascular Institute of the South • Houma, LA

70d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic healthcare team at CIS, where we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our patients. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our cardiovascular practice. This position offers growth potential into a Team Leader role, making it an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about both patient care and leadership. If you are a motivated LPN looking to advance your career, this role allows you to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma and current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Louisiana.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Strong communication and EMR proficiency.
• Desire and potential to grow into a Team Leader role.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS is a plus.
• Experience in triage, documentation, blood draws, and patient education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and assess emergency cases, documenting medications, allergies, vital signs, complaints, and history in both paper and electronic medical records.
• Maintain accurate and complete clinical documentation, including patient wait times, chart notes, phone interactions, allergies, and medications.
• Remain readily available to assist physicians/providers in exam rooms, review and complete orders, and follow through on procedures such as injections, test scheduling, and medication sample distribution.
• Support patient care coordination through EMR messaging and collaboration with other departments.
• Perform blood work (venipuncture and finger sticks), Coumadin clinic support, and pacemaker/defibrillator interrogation as needed.
• Provide patient education, including explanations of diagnostic procedures (EKGs, Holters, stress tests, nuclear medicine, etc.), and assist with family communication as needed.
• Respond to patient and pharmacy calls, coordinate with home health agencies and other providers, and manage prescription refills.
• Complete medical forms such as home health requests, FMLA, disability statements, and doctor’s excuses.
• Manage insurance flags and perform pre-certifications for testing when required.
• Support supply ordering and complete mandated clinic safety checks, including crash cart, medication refrigerator, and drug closet inspections.
• Provide cross-coverage to other CIS clinics and departments when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with the CIS mission and patient-first philosophy.

Benefits

• Choice of three health insurance plans
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing plan
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance for you and your family
• Access to company-provided training and educational resources
• Eligibility for annual merit-based performance increases
• Accrued General Purpose Time (GPT)
• Eight company-paid holidays
• Special company events, including Christmas parties, Family Day, employee engagement activities, and Spirit Days
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED