Licensed Practical Nurse Floater

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse Floater provides basic and skilled nursing care to patients under the direction of the RN, NP, or Physician. They utilize observational skills and report pertinent patient symptoms and/or changes in conditions to the provider. They maintain proper patient records and assist in educating patients on medications, treatments, etc. They may assist with emergency medical situations and assist with medical management duties.

Responsibilities

• Obtains vital signs, weight, and other measurements.
• Instructs and assists patients in collecting specimens as ordered; tested specimens if required, such as urine pregnancy tests, and urine dipsticks, hematocrits, and blood glucose.
• Informs Physician of any patients having urgent care needs.
• Observes changes in patient's condition and reports to supervisor or physician when indicated.
• Intervenes in instituting or assisting in emergency.
• Checks charts for completeness prior to physician seeing patient; assists in ensuring lab and other diagnostic test results are in medical records.
• Prepares patient for examination or procedures.
• Prepares and administers oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications according to physician's order and clinic policy.
• Ensures the environment is clean and neat providing comfort and safety to the patient.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to Clinical Services Director.
• Collections necessary equipment/supplies, checking operation of equipment prior to beginning procedures.
• Transcribes physician's orders and records pertinent information on patient's medical records.
• Provides patient education for diagnostic test preparation and for patients requiring special home health care.
• Aids in ordering supplies; is careful not to overstock or be indiscriminate in using supplies.
• Properly disposes of contaminated sharps and trash.
• Cleans and checks refrigerator temperatures as assigned.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms for the next day.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Louisiana Board of Nursing.
• Minimum two years of experience as an LPN.
• Experience with electronic health records required, preferably NextGen or similar EHS.
• Preferred FQHC or Healthcare experience.
• Must have a current BLS/CPR credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Qualifications

Full-time (40) hours per week/ non-exempt position during the SBHC calendar school year as established and approved by the governing school board. SBHC employees are only paid for hours worked during the time SBHC are open. SBHC employees are not paid during the summer when SBHC/schools are closed. Work schedules are generally Monday through Friday, based on clinical operations and during the approved SBHC calendar year (August - May).

Skills

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Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 11 paid holidays each year.
• Paid time off and extended leave days.
• Discounted services.
• Loan repayment options.
• Continuing education days.

Pay

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Schedule

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Who we are

DRCHC exists to provide quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and seventeen school-based facilities in five cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state-approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision, and purpose of DRCHC are achieved daily.

Application

All applications/resumes are accepted online via www.davidraineschc.org or any of the external posting sites such as Glassdoor or Indeed.