LPN
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 looking to hire a full time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Under the immediate supervision of the Physician/Office Supervisor and direction of physician the LPN will provide health care services in an outpatient clinic setting; while effectively interacting with patients and maintaining a good working relationship with coworkers and all hospital employees with open communication.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Graduate
- Graduate of state approved LPN/LVN School of Nursing
- Currently licensed as a LPN in the state of Louisiana
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
- 2 years Experience in a physician office, preferred neurology or similar training
- EHR knowledge
- Ability to triage patients and administer injections under supervision of physician
- Knowledge of patient care, medical terminology and office skills
- Ability to operate simple office machinery, copier, fax, computer
PRINCIPLE TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Screening patient phone calls and prioritizing for further action by MD
- Documenting appropriately in patient chart all interactions with patient in a timely and professional manner
- Knowledge of medications including specific dosing, correctly ordering, refilling and attaining insurance approval of prescriptions (*under the direction of physician)
- Must also demonstrate flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volume, staffing and schedule
- Scheduling patient appointments and hospital procedures
- Triage and rooming of patients
- Administering cognitive testing
- Assists in patient/family education
- Preparing injections
Competitive Benefits:
- Great medical benefit plan
- Early access to earned wages
- Participation in robust state pension plan
- Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!
Iberia Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.