LPN - Primary Care Clinic

Overview Your job is more than a job. If you’ve got a great heart and passion for nursing, you belong here. Building a sense of connection is vital to your growth and progression as a nurse and it’s embedded in every little thing we do at LCMC Health. Location West Jefferson Medical Center, LCMC Health – a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s community of care, regionally recognized and nationally accredited, located in Jefferson Parish. Work Shift Day shift (United States of America). Responsibilities Maintain and advocate for a safe environment; follow infection control procedures. Participate in clinic flow, assisting with patient arrival, preparing patients for examination, treatment or procedures, recording vital signs. Recognize, respond to, and report abnormal findings or emergencies to the appropriate medical provider. Ensure continuity of care, comfort, efficiency, consistent communication, and an exceptional experience for every patient. Administer prescribed medication and/or vaccinations; maintain medication records and demonstrate proper storage, logs, or disposal of expired medications. Gather appropriate clinical documentation and obtain medical records when needed or requested by the medical provider. Document clinical tasks, testing and procedures appropriately in the patient medical record and navigate electronic medical records to obtain records, update patient information, and schedule follow-up appointments. Collect specimens for testing and/or transport. Maintain strict patient confidentiality and privacy of personal health information. Obtain laboratory and radiology results, update patient demographic data, and gather appropriate clinical documentation. Ensure patient safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement and other regulatory standards and compliance; prepare safety reports and report safety hazards. Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services. Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked. Qualifications Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Benefits and Culture 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Disclaimer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr LCMC Health