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