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Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute MedSurgical A - Full Time

AMCP Florida-Puerto Rico · Coushatta, LA · Today
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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.

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