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 Physician. Assists with emergency medical situations and document medications, treatments and patient education. Also assists with medical management duties such as, but not limited to, working up charts, maintaining adequate supplies and maintaining a clean organized, safe environment.

Essential Skills

Obtains vital signs, weight and other measurements. Instructs and assists patients in collection of specimens as ordered; tests specimens if required, such as urine pregnancy test, 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 situation.

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, intramuscularly, and subcutaneous medications according to physician’s order and clinic policy.

Ensures environment is clean and neat providing comfort and safety to the patient. Reports equipment malfunctions to Director of Clinical Services.

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.

Maintains supportive rapport with patients and their support systems.

Rotates break and lunch schedules as assigned by supervisor.

Assists in performing clerical duties as needed.

Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings. Reports to work on time, does not abuse leave time and follows call-in procedure. Complies with dress code.

Must be available to rotate on occasion, as may be necessary, to other DRCHC sites (Bossier, Gilliam, Haynesville, Minden, or Shreveport).

Education/Experience Qualifications

Current licensure of practical nursing in the State of Louisiana.

Minimum of one year experience as an LPN.

Demonstrated ability to perform the functions of the LPN according to accepted standards of nursing care.

Current CPR certification.

Good physical and mental health, emotional stability and appropriate grooming.

Demonstrates tact, courtesy, and an understanding of the needs of the patient.

Must be able to adjust to diversified types of personalities and use good judgment in varying situations.

Must be able to meet the physical requirement for this position.

Experience with electronic health records required, preferably NextGen or similar EHS.

Must be available to work after hours and weekends as required by management.