LPN Lead - Infectious Disease Clinic

LPN Clinic Lead Nurse

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. As an LPN Clinic Lead, you'll find what makes you extraordinary and become part of a healthcare community that appreciates and nurtures "you being you".

As our LPN Clinic Lead, you will play a vital role supervising and mentoring LPNs and support staff, overseeing patient care and ensuring that the highest standards are met, collaborating with our medical team to provide efficient and effective care, maintaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and assisting with administrative duties to ensure the smooth operation of the clinic.

If you're ready to deepen your calling in a culture that fosters your well-being and growth opportunity, then you're going to love it here.

Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your "little something extra" all add up to you. We love that about you. And we're excited to get to know you and find out what you'll bring to this lead clinic nurse role.

Job Overview

Patient Care & Assessment

• Triage patients to determine immediate medical needs and prioritize care appropriately.
• Perform pre-visit assessments and screenings prior to physician evaluation.
• Collaborate with physicians by communicating patient information and contributing to care planning before, during, and after visits.
• Accurately document patient information in the medical record, including:
• Allergies
• Vital signs
• Reason for visit
• Current medications
• Social and past medical history
• Abuse screening
• Fall risk assessment
• Functional status
• Advance directives
• Verify physician orders and safely prepare, administer, and document medications and treatments, including charge entry as required.

Patient Communication & Coordination

• Ensure all lab and diagnostic reports are available in the patient's medical record prior to visits.
• Communicate effectively with patients and physicians regarding:
• Test and lab results
• Medications
• Appointments
• Coordinate with pharmacies to manage patient medications and complete prior authorizations in a timely manner.
• Respond promptly to patient messages and document all communications in the medical record.

Clinical Procedures & Support

• Clean, sanitize, and prepare exam rooms between patient visits.
• Assemble and organize supplies needed for procedures.
• Provide patient education, privacy, and instructions before and after procedures.
• Assist physicians during procedures by:
• Obtaining specimens
• Completing required documentation
• Delivering specimens to designated locations

Inventory & Equipment Management

• Maintain adequate stock of medications and clinical supplies.
• Ensure medications are properly stored and organized, including:
• Labeling multi-dose vials with open date, expiration date, and initials
• Verify proper storage and integrity of surgical instruments and packaging.
• Complete daily clinic logs and maintain organized records for compliance.
• Perform monthly checks of emergency equipment (e.g., emergency kits and oxygen), ensuring seals/locks are replaced after use or as required.

Administrative & Compliance Responsibilities

• Sort, review, and upload correspondence into patient medical records after physician sign-off.
• Report regulatory or compliance issues promptly to the Office Manager and submit documentation/tickets as required.
• Maintain adherence to clinic policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Training & Team Support

• Assist with onboarding and orientation of newly hired nursing staff.
• Train new employees on clinic workflows, processes, and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license through the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience

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.

About University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region's safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center's legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

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.

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