Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute MedSurgical A - Full Time
AMCP Florida-Puerto Rico · Coushatta, LA · Today
HealthcareOther
About the role
The incumbent provides professional nursing care to clinic patients under supervision. They work collaboratively with providers to ensure quality care.
Responsibilities
- Performs general nursing care to patients.
- Administers treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
- Aids providers during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
- Observes, records, and reports patients' condition and reactions to drugs or treatments to providers.
- Maintains timely flow of patients.
- Greets patients and obtains well-documented history and vitals.
- Prepares patients for physical exams.
- Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
- May perform various tasks such as obtaining vital signs, performing assessments, coordinating patient transfers, and more, depending on training and scope of practice.
- Responds to incoming calls and administers refills and prescriptions to pharmacy.
- Formulates and updates patient care plans.
- Orders, prepares, and inspects patient charts.
- Posts tests and examination results.
- Reviews patient's tests and examination results with providers and documents the same.
Requirements
Must have a valid state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Qualifications
- Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
Skills
- Nursing skills and techniques.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Time management.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and more.
Pay
$XX.XX per hour.
Schedule
Full-time schedule.