Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Title

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the clinical supervisor
• Complete evaluation tasks including vital signs and medication reviews
• Coordinate with physicians, therapists, and other individuals in the client's care plan
• Assess and chart observations of the patient's condition at each visit
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of nursing care
• Work collaboratively with all members of the health care team
• Provide education to patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies
• Record patient's medical information and vital signs
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patient's conditions
• Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
• Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or other anesthetics
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient's responses and conditions
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
• Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including the assessment of the patient's home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems
• Engage in research activities related to nursing
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Associates degree required; Bachelor's degree from school of nursing preferred

Current and valid Licensed Practical Nurse license

One year of LPN experience

Current CPR certification required

Valid driver's license required

Current automobile registration and insurance required

Strong interpersonal skills that build personal rapport and establish trust with the patient

Computer literate

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and communication skills

Ability to meet physical demands of the job (ex: lifting 50 pounds for transfers)

Requirements

• Valid LPN license, Prior outpatient or clinic nursing experience preferred & Strong clinical and communication skills

Company Information

Arbor Family Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge and Iberville Parishes.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary
• Health, vision, dental and life insurance
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continuing education support