LPN Nephrology Clinic

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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in our Nephrology Clinic. The LPN must be able to recognize/identify, report and document changes in patient’s condition and comply with all hospital and departmental policies. Ensure that all exam rooms are stocked with necessary supplies as well as assist physician/NP in clinic.  Assist MD with phone calls to patients/caregivers and pharmacies.  The LPN must have knowledge of medications administered as well as appropriately document any sample medications disbursed in clinic.  A log of all sample medications are to be keep current and any expired medications to be disposed of according to hospital policy. The LPN must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, education, safety and related criteria for the adolescent, adult, and geriatric population.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, & EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of a state approved LPN school of nursing
• Hold a current LPN License in the State of Louisiana
• Previous experience in physician office setting or in Nephrology preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of anatomy.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic knowledge of the nursing process and nursing principles
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• EHR knowledge

 PRINCIPLE TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates respect for patients and families.
• Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Applies the nursing process to each patient and implements nursing actions.
• Identifies patient and family education needs and in collaboration with other disciplines initiates’ education needs according to the age of the patient.
• Participates in planning of patient’s discharge needs and readiness for discharge.
• Participates in departmental and hospital improvement plan.
• Functions as a positive role model for peers and promotes a professional image of IberiaMedicalCenter.
• Maintains confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient and organizational data.
• Consistently lives by IberiaMedicalCenter’s Standards of Performance.
• Adheres to the Patient Safety Goals.

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 is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled