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    Licensed Practical Nurse - New Orleans, United States - LCMC Health

    LCMC Health
    LCMC Health New Orleans, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description
    Your job is more than a job


    This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department.

    This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.


    GENERAL DUTIES

    • Clinical skills:
    • Participates in the care of patients under the supervision and in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
    • Measures and records appropriate vital signs based on departmental policy and patient age. Identifies abnormal values based on age and developmental level and reports findings to the appropriate medical provider.
    • Participates in clinic flow, including but not limited to assisting with patient arrival to the clinic, assisting in and performing patient procedures, scheduling new and follow-up patient appointments, facilitating a smooth patient exit from clinic.
    • Prepares patients for examination, treatment and/or procedures.
    • Observes patients for signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect and reports in accordance with policy.
    • Recognizes emergencies and responds appropriately in adherence to organizational policy and procedure.
    • Performs non-complex procedures, according to clinic policy and documented competency, such as simple dressing changes.
    • Provides for comfort needs of patients with consideration of age and special needs.
    • Handles clinic equipment, including preparation of equipment, testing of equipment for safety prior to use on patient, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment according to hospital policy.
    • Administers prescribed medication and/or vaccinations via ordered route in accordance with department policy.
    • Properly collects, prepares, and secures specimens for point of care clinic testing and/or transport when necessary. Performs point of care testing per Laboratory Point of Care Testing Manual Guidelines.
    • Maintains medication inventory and demonstrates proper disposal of expired medications. Stores medications according to department policy and ensures medication safety when using multi-dose vials and containers. Maintains refrigerator/freezer monitoring logs to ensure proper storage environment for all medications and vaccines.
    • Documentation:
    • Documents clinical tasks, testing and procedures. Documents appropriately in the patient medical record according to established departmental guidelines. Completes proper paperwork including documentation of waived testing quality control procedures.
    • Maintains privacy of patient personal health information by ensuring computer screens are secure in the absence of medical/nursing/clinical staff.
    • Navigates Electronic Medical Record to obtain laboratory and radiology results, medical records, update patient demographic data and schedule follow-up appointments.
    • Prepares safety reports when warranted or as directed by the clinic manager/designee.
    • Professionalism and support:
    • Consults and keeps clinic manager informed of clinic activities, requirements and problems.
    • Maintains strict patient confidentiality.
    • Safety and infection control standards:
    • Assists with compliance to safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement and other regulatory standards.
    • Implements standard and transmission-based precautions as per policy.
    • Ensures patient safety during clinic visits as per policy.
    • Maintains a clean clinic working environment.
    • Reports any safety hazards or violations in patient or clinic environment to clinic manager or designee.
    • Participates in quality improvement Process, QAPI projects and EOC Rounds.
    • Clerical support:
    • Participates in the clinic preparation process by gathering appropriate clinical documentation for review by the medical provider/ licensed practitioner.
    • Uses equipment including computers, printers, scanners and fax machines. Scans outside correspondence into the appropriate area of the electronic medical record.
    • Obtains medical records from outside facilities when needed or requested by medical provider.
    • Answers the telephone and routes calls promptly to the appropriate person.

    LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
    BLS Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association. Licensed to practice as an LPN in Louisiana.


    WORK SHIFT:
    Days (United States of America)

    LCMC Health is a community.

    Our people make health happen.

    While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way.

    Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary.


    LCMC Health Clinics bring the heart of our healthcare to our neighbors and communities throughout the greater New Orleans region with urgent, primary, women's, heart and vascular, cancer, and pediatric offices.

    From the Southshore to the Northshore, on the Eastbank and on the Westbank, we're delivering the right care, right where you need it.

    Check out our clinic locations, specialties, and specialists and how you can count on us for every healthcare need that makes you, YOU

    Your extras


    • Deliver healthcare with heart.
    • Give people a reason to smile.
    • Put a little love in your work.
    • Be honest and real, but with compassion.
    • Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
    • Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
    • See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
    • Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
    • Love what makes you, you - because we do.
    You are welcome here.

    LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer.

    All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


    The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work.

    This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

    Simple things make the difference.


    • To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
    • To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
    • To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
    • To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
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