Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time

About the role

The LPN provides provider support and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families under the direction of the provider. This role supports the Practice Director and Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the care of the assigned patient specialty and is recognized as a resource in practice specialty by providers and staff.
• Maintains and develops clinical knowledge through participation in continuing education programs.
• Provides continued patient care practices.
• Knows policies and procedures, and encourages practice staff to comply.
• Maintains patient flow and takes appropriate action to optimize practice visit times; communicates delays to patients and staff.
• Collaborates in the daily preparation of staff and materials to facilitate next day practice operations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed in State of Louisiana as LPN.
• Certified CPR, required.
• Specialty specific such as PALS preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in clinical nursing, including clinical experience directly related to that of assigned practice preferred.
• Experience in nursing leadership desired.
• Experience in an outpatient environment, or physician’s practice strongly desired.

Qualifications

• Fulfills the requirements of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Follows general instructions.

Skills

• Knowledgeable of policies and procedures.
• Anticipates patients and other caregiver’s requests/needs and responds in a timely manner.
• Performs tests in the office and as ordered.
• Observes universal precautions and aseptic techniques with patient and the use of medical instruments and equipment.
• Reports and records patient critical lab values, adverse reactions, and pertinent information promptly to provider.
• Able to perform administrative duties as needed.
• Communicates effectively with staff and patients.
• Assists in daily cleaning of exam rooms and clinic station area.
• Assesses maintenance needs.

Benefits

Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated. Working at Lake Charles Memorial Health System | Great Place To Work®

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Varies based on departmental needs.