Clinic LPN - Jeanerette Rural Health Clinic
Iberia Medical Center(IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance ourvision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians andemployees.
We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer manydiverse career paths.
Our new employees experience opportunities to learn andgrow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.
IMC is currently hiring a Clinic LPN - Jeanerette Rural Health Clinic, who underthe immediate supervision of the Nurse Practitioner or the Physician, willperform tasks as assigned in relation to provision of health care services inan outpatient clinic setting, interacting effectively with patients,significant others, and other health care team members.
EDUCATIONGraduation from an Accredited School ofPractical NursingLICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS Current LPN licensure in the state ofLouisiana CPR certification preferred TRAINING/EXPERIENCE Experience working in an outpatientsetting 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 eachpatient and implements age sensitive nursing actions.
Obtains age-appropriate intakeassessment data on each patient.
Assists in determining priority ofservices provided to patients.
Administers medications and treatmentsto patients as ordered, considering age-specific administration techniques,dosages, and method of approach.
Screens patient phone calls (at theoffice 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 appropriatelyin patient chart.
Collects specimens for lab testsfollowing OSHA, universal blood and body fluid precautions, and performs CLIAwaived lab tests according to clinic policy/procedure, while consideringage-specific ways to deal with apprehension of the patient.
Utilizes age-appropriate venipunctureprocedures.
Properly utilizes and maintainsequipment and supplies.
Assists the NP with exams, dressingchanges, etc.
as necessary.
Maintains open communication with allteam members and assists them as needed.
Maintains a safe patient environmentincluding using infection control principles.
Recognizes emergency situations andresponds appropriately.
Assists in orientations of new employeesand staff education.
Participates in Quality Assuranceactivities.
Follows the Policies and Procedures ofthe hospital and clinic.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skillsnecessary 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/Vets/Disabled Recommended Skills Administration Cpr Certified Nurse Practitioner Family Planning Immunization Infection Control Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer manydiverse career paths.
Our new employees experience opportunities to learn andgrow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.
IMC is currently hiring a Clinic LPN - Jeanerette Rural Health Clinic, who underthe immediate supervision of the Nurse Practitioner or the Physician, willperform tasks as assigned in relation to provision of health care services inan outpatient clinic setting, interacting effectively with patients,significant others, and other health care team members.
EDUCATIONGraduation from an Accredited School ofPractical NursingLICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS Current LPN licensure in the state ofLouisiana CPR certification preferred TRAINING/EXPERIENCE Experience working in an outpatientsetting 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 eachpatient and implements age sensitive nursing actions.
Obtains age-appropriate intakeassessment data on each patient.
Assists in determining priority ofservices provided to patients.
Administers medications and treatmentsto patients as ordered, considering age-specific administration techniques,dosages, and method of approach.
Screens patient phone calls (at theoffice 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 appropriatelyin patient chart.
Collects specimens for lab testsfollowing OSHA, universal blood and body fluid precautions, and performs CLIAwaived lab tests according to clinic policy/procedure, while consideringage-specific ways to deal with apprehension of the patient.
Utilizes age-appropriate venipunctureprocedures.
Properly utilizes and maintainsequipment and supplies.
Assists the NP with exams, dressingchanges, etc.
as necessary.
Maintains open communication with allteam members and assists them as needed.
Maintains a safe patient environmentincluding using infection control principles.
Recognizes emergency situations andresponds appropriately.
Assists in orientations of new employeesand staff education.
Participates in Quality Assuranceactivities.
Follows the Policies and Procedures ofthe hospital and clinic.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skillsnecessary 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/Vets/Disabled Recommended Skills Administration Cpr Certified Nurse Practitioner Family Planning Immunization Infection Control Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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