PRN Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

The PRN Licensed Practical Nurse at David Raines Community Health Centers performs job duties on an "as needed" basis and provides basic and skilled nursing care to patients under the direction of the RN, NP, or Physician.

Responsibilities

• Obtains vital signs, weight, and other measurements.
• Instructs and assists patients in collection of 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.
• 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.
• Cleans and checks refrigerator temperatures as assigned.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms for the next day.
• Assists in performing clerical duties as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Minimum one year of experience in related duties.
• Must have Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Louisiana Board of Nursing.
• Current BLS/CPR card must be valid through employment.
• FQHC or Healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records required, preferably NextGen or similar EHS.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.

Skills

• Observational skills.
• Documentation skills.
• Medication administration.
• Emergency response.
• Charting and record-keeping.
• Basic patient care.

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

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

PRN "as needed" basis; varies DRCHC locations.

What we offer

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

Who we are

We offer quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and twelve 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 is achieved daily.