Licensed Practical Nurse at David Raines Community Health Center

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Vital Signs Measurement, Specimen Collection, Emergency Intervention, Medication Administration, Patient Education, Chart Review, Electronic Health Records, BLS/CPR, Clinical Observation, Supply Management, Room Preparation, Clerical Duties, Urine Dipstick Testing, Hematocrit Testing, Blood Glucose Monitoring

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

David Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team! The Licensed Practical Nurse provides basic and skilled nursing care to the patients under the direction of the RN, NP or Physician. The LPN utilizes observational skills and reports pertinent patient symptoms and/or changes in conditions to the provider. The LPN assists with emergency medical situations and document medications, treatments, and patient education. The LPN assists with medical management duties such as, but not limited to, working up charts, maintaining adequate supplies and maintaining a clean organized, safe environment. Work Experience Requirements: * Obtains vital signs, weight, and other measurements. Instructs and assists patients in collection of specimens as ordered; tested specimens if required, such as urine pregnancy test, and urine dipstick, hematocrits, and blood glucose. * Informs Physician of any patients having urgent care needs. * Observes changes in patient's condition and reports to supervisor or physician when indicated. Intervenes in instituting or assisting in emergency. * Checks charts for completeness prior to physician seeing patient; assists in ensuring lab and other diagnostic test results are in medical records. Prepares patient for examination or procedures. * Prepares and administers oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications according to physician's order and clinic policy. * Ensures the environment is clean and neat providing comfort and safety to the patient. Reports equipment malfunctions to Clinical Services Director. * Collects necessary equipment/supplies, checking operation of equipment prior to beginning procedures. * Transcribes physician's orders and records pertinent information on patient's medical records. * Provides patient education for diagnostic test preparation and for patients requiring special home health care. * Assists in ordering supplies; is careful not to overstock or be indiscriminate in using supplies. * Properly disposes of contaminated sharps and trash. Cleans and checks refrigerator temperatures as assigned. Prepares exam and treatment rooms for the next day. * Assists in performing clerical duties as needed. Education/Experience Requirements: (The minimum qualifications can be with any combination of education and/or experience.) * Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing. * Minimum one year of experience in related duties. * Must have Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Louisiana Board of Nursing. * Current BLS/CPR card must be valid through employment. * FQHC or Healthcare experience. * Experience with electronic health records required, preferably NextGen or similar EHS. WHAT WE OFFER? We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification. WHO WE ARE? DRCHC exist to provide quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and twelve school based facilities in five cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily. All applications/resumes are accepted online via www.davidraineschc.org or any of the external posting site such as Glassdoor or indeed.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides basic and skilled nursing care under the direction of an RN, NP, or Physician, utilizing observational skills to report patient symptoms and changes in condition. Key duties include assisting with emergency situations, documenting care, administering medications, and performing medical management tasks like chart workups and maintaining a safe environment.