LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)Louisiana Health Care Practitioners • Mansura, Louisiana, United States
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LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Louisiana Health Care Practitioners
- Mansura, Louisiana, United States
- Mansura, Louisiana, United States
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*Are you looking for an interesting challenge in a positive, rewarding, and fun environment? *
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
* Assessing patients and identifying actual and potential patient care needs.
* Ensuring rooms are clean prior to bringing patient to a room.
* Evaluating the patient/family response to the treatment and modifying care accordingly.
* Completing accurate, concise documentation in the patient's chart in a timely manner while patient is in the department.
* Conveying respect of patient's rights and treating all patients with dignity.
* Practicing and promoting positive customer/peer relations while fostering a learning work environment.
* Practicing cost containment for the practice and patient.
* Functioning as a supportive team member.
* Obtaining accurate weight of patients in kilograms and documenting in the chart appropriately.
* Collecting and documenting patient vital signs, as well as pertinent medical information, and promptly relaying out-of-range values to the provider.
* Assisting the providers with patient care and performing procedures as ordered (i.e. - Phlebotomy, specimen collection, splints, patient positioning for procedures)
* Administering, ordering, and documenting medications and appropriately using the 5 rights of medication (patient, drug, dose, route, and time)
* Obtaining lab samples using safe standard procedures and accurately documenting completion of procedure.
* Maintaining a clean work environment (i.e. ensuring that the work area and staff lounge are tidy and all equipment and utensils are put away at the end of each shift).
* Participating and attending mandatory meetings and training sessions.
* Reporting all parent/patient complaints to the manager in a timely manner to allow for appropriate actions to be taken.
* Assisting in the duties required to properly open and close the building.
* Associating correct charges and CPT codes to the patients chart.
* Assisting and supporting other clinical staff when needed (i.e. lab tests, supply forms).
* LEADERSHIP:
* Monitor and facilitate patient flow through the clinical area.
* Identify and assume care of patients.
* Serve as a resource to medical assistants for patient care questions and concerns.
* Ensure daily tasks and checklists are completed.
Required Education/Experience:
* Graduation from an approved nursing program
* Valid state license to practice nursing in the state of Louisiana
* Current BLS certification
* One year nursing experience in pediatrics (preferred)
Duties include but are not limited to: Assist clinically, providing patient care, taking histories and vital signs, updating medication lists and patient records in EHR, collecting specimens, assisting with minor procedures, applying dressings, and maintaining a sterile environment.
Additional duties may also include: Assisting administratively in patient relations, check-in and check-out, scheduling appointments, tests and referrals, and answering the telephone
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
* What is your current salary?
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
* Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
* Computer skills: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
* LPN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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