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, treatment, etc. They may also assist with emergency medical situations.

Responsibilities

• Obtains vital signs, weight, and other measurements.
• Instructs and assists patients in collecting specimens as ordered.
• 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.
• Aids 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.
• Safeguards the environment by ensuring it is clean and neat, providing comfort and safety to the patient.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to Clinical Services Director.
• Cleans and checks refrigerator temperatures as assigned.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms for the next day.
• Maintains a fast-paced environment and takes appropriate action.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• License as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse from the Louisiana Board of Nursing.
• Minimum two years of experience as an LPN.
• Experience with electronic health records, preferably NextGen or similar EHR systems.
• PREFERRED: FQHC or healthcare experience.
• Current BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Skills

• Observational skills
• Communication skills
• Medication administration
• Emergency response
• Record keeping

Benefits

We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options, and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.

Pay

Employment would be a full-time (40) hours per week/ non-exempt position during the SBHC calendar school year as established and approved by the governing school board.

Schedule

Work schedules are generally Monday through Friday, based on clinical operations and during the approved SBHC calendar year (August - May).

What we offer

We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options, and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.

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 works as a team to ensure the mission, vision, and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.