Your job is more than a job.
If you’ve got a great heart and passion for nursing, you belong here. Building a sense of connection is vital to your growth and progression as a nurse and it’s embedded in every little thing we do at LCMC Health. As an LPN Clinic Lead Nurse, you’ll find what makes you extraordinary and become part of healthcare community that appreciates and nurtures “you being you”.
As our LPN Clinic Lead, you will play a vital role supervising and mentoring LPNs and support staff, overseeing patient care and ensuring that the highest standards are met, collaborating with our medical team to provide efficient and effective care, maintaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and assisting with administrative duties to ensure the smooth operation of the clinic.
If you’re ready to deepen your calling in a culture that fosters your well-being and growth opportunity, then you’re going to love it here
Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. We love that about you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this lead clinic nurse role.
Your Everyday
Triage patient’s immediate medical attention needs, assess each patient for appropriate screenings prior to the patient being seen by the physician, communicate information to physician, and discuss plan of care before, during, and after visit.
Record allergies, vital signs, reason for visit, current medications, social and past medical history, abuse, fall risk, functional assessment and advance directives in patient record’s medical record
Verify physician’s order, prepare, document and administer medications and treatments and submit charges as required
Clean, sanitize and reorganize exam room after each visit.
Ensure test/lab reports for patients are present in the medical record prior to the visit and communicate information between patients and physicians regarding lab/test results, medications, appointments, etc.
Communicate with pharmacies regarding patient medication and ensure prior authorizations are completed in a timely manner for patient medications
Sort and distribute correspondence and scans into patient’s medical record after physician review and sign off.
Respond to incoming patient messages, chart messages promptly and record all communication in patient record.
Assemble and organize supplies required for procedures and provide privacy and instructions to patient, pre and post procedures.
Assist physician during procedure, obtain specimen, complete appropriate paperwork, and deliver specimen to designated location.
Orders the necessary medications and supplies to assure adequate supply of stock, keep medications and supplies organized, store medications properly, and ensure all multi-dose medications are labeled with the date opened, expiration date and the nurse's initials.
Ensure all clinic logs are completed daily and only the current month log is available and store previous months in a binder for review as required
Ensure the emergency kit and oxygen are checked monthly and the red lock is replaced monthly or after each use.
Ensure all surgical instruments are stored appropriately and packaging is intact.
Ensure any regulatory issues identified are reported promptly to the Office Manager and tickets are submitted electronically as needed.
Ensure all newly hired nursing personnel are oriented to the clinic and train newly hired employees in the clinic processes.
The Must-Haves
Minimum:
Current licensed practical nurse through the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
3 years of related experience.
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)
LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary
About University Medical Center
University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.
Your extras
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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We believe a hospital should actually be hospitable.
We’re a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission: to provide the best possible care for every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. And that means we do things a little differently around here.
Treating people like family is the LCMC Health way, and it always has been. Founded by Louisiana’s first freestanding children’s hospital, we’ve grown into a healthcare system that’s built to serve the unique needs of our communities and families across New Orleans, the Gulf Coast and beyond.
We believe in treating the whole patient, not just the condition. When you visit an LCMC Health facility, you will get the care that is best for you and your family because we believe that shared beliefs and positive outlooks are what drive our exceptional care.
We offer nine hospital locations: Children’s Hospital New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, West Jefferson Medical Center, Lakeview Hospital, and Lakeside Hospital. We also deliver world-class care close to home through a network of urgent care centers across the greater New Orleans area in addition to our physician practices. With over 2,200 board-certified physicians specializing in everything from head to toe, our community can count on us to provide the right care, right where they need it.
We’ve got a rich history, but our sights are set on what comes next. We’re committed to leading the way to a healthier future for the Gulf Coast. That’s why we partner with local universities to bring the latest in care to our patients, and to train the next generation of healthcare professionals that will make a difference right here in our communities.
