Licensed Practical Nurse
BATON ROUGE ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC LLC
Baton Rouge, LA
Position:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About BROC:
At the Baton Rouge Orthopedic Clinic our goal is to provide a seamless continuum of health care services to maximize patients’ outcomes and convenience. We offer an organized and coordinated continuum to provide better and timelier feedback between the patient, physician, and ancillary services provider. Our main campus is located on Bluebonnet, but we have various clinics and therapies across the state of Louisiana as well as the BROC foundation that supports local schools and athletic programs by providing services throughout various communities.
Summary:
Working directly with the appropriate physician and Clinical Mangers the duties of this role are indispensable to our team. RN’s provide direct patient care in areas of patient mobility, diagnostic testing, and general support. In a caring and professional manor is it vital that our nurses preform technical duties to assist the patients and physicians in maintenance with health care delivery standards. The position is located in the medical clinics in the Bluebonnet office and reports to work Monday- Friday 8am – 5pm. We are looking for dedicated and caring nurses to join our team!
Duties:
· Schedules diagnostic tests/surgeries as ordered by physician and prepares and submits paperwork to have tests/surgeries pre certified
· Keeps all instruments, exam rooms, and casting areas clean, disinfected, and orderly at all times
· Ensures that patients and related materials flow smoothly through the Clinic
· Understands and follows all OSHA and HIPAA rules at all times
· Scans medical record documentation into electronic patient chart
· Ensures the proper coordination of patient activities and documents during clinic visits
· Guarantee that patient’s basic needs are met while in the exam room
· Triages patients over the phone and returns and documents any messages left by patients.
· Maintains inventory of linen, clinical, and janitorial supplies. Restocks physician workstations, exam rooms, and cast rooms.
· Schedules follow-up/return appointments for patients.
Qualifications:
· A bachelor’s degree in nursing is required
· Licensed with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing
· Reliable form of transportation to work daily
· Prior experience is desired
· Ability to pass a drug screening
· Ability to learn computerized medical office work
Benefits:
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· Vacation Pay
· Sick Pay
· Holiday Pay
· Long- and Short-Term Disability Options
· Life Insurance
Salary:
$20-25 hourly
The Baton Rouge Orthopedic Clinic is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, age, status of as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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