Licensed Practical Nurse

DESCRIPTION

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

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