Clinic LPN - Jeanerette Rural Health Clinic
IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER
Jeanerette, LA
Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.
IMC is currently hiring a Clinic LPN - Jeanerette Rural Health Clinic, who under the immediate supervision of the Nurse Practitioner or the Physician, will perform tasks as assigned in relation to provision of health care services in an outpatient clinic setting, interacting effectively with patients, significant others, and other health care team members.EDUCATION
- Graduation from an Accredited School of Practical Nursing
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
- Current LPN licensure in the state of Louisiana
- CPR certification preferred
TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
- Experience working in an outpatient setting is desired but not required.
- Family Planning and Medicaid; Wellness; & Vaccine experience preferred.
JOB KNOWLEDGE
- Basic assessment of all age groups.
- Proficient in medication administration.
- Knowledge of abnormal vital signs.
PRINCIPLE TASKS/DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Applies the nursing process to each patient and implements age sensitive nursing actions.
- Obtains age-appropriate intake assessment data on each patient.
- Assists in determining priority of services provided to patients.
- Administers medications and treatments to patients as ordered, considering age-specific administration techniques, dosages, and method of approach.
- Screens patient phone calls (at the office and on call) and prioritizes for further action by NP or MD.
- Assists in patient/family education, providing and using age-appropriate information.
- Documents all activities appropriately in patient chart.
- Collects specimens for lab tests following OSHA, universal blood and body fluid precautions, and performs CLIA waived lab tests according to clinic policy/procedure, while considering age-specific ways to deal with apprehension of the patient. Utilizes age-appropriate venipuncture procedures.
- Properly utilizes and maintains equipment and supplies.
- Assists the NP with exams, dressing changes, etc. as necessary.
- Maintains open communication with all team members and assists them as needed.
- Maintains a safe patient environment including using infection control principles.
- Recognizes emergency situations and responds appropriately.
- Assists in orientations of new employees and staff education.
- Participates in Quality Assurance activities.
- Follows the Policies and Procedures of the hospital and clinic.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho-social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
- Great medical benefit plan
- Participation in robust state pension plan
- Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!
IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status