LPN PRN Physician Office

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 LPN PRN Physician , who under

the general supervision of the Physician Practice Manager and with the

authority of the Chief Nursing Officer, the LPN renders

safe clinical care to patients. The LPN supervises, directs, and monitors the

clinical care assigned to her / him.

The LPN administers medications, vaccines and

performs related duties. The LPN must demonstrate the

knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social,

education, safety and related criteria for the pediatric, adolescent, adult,

and geriatric population.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing. Current license as a LPN in the state of Louisiana. Knowledge of the nursing process and nursing principles. Knowledge of anatomy Previous experience preferred, but not required, IV Certification

PRINCIPLE TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates respect for patients and families. Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care. Applies the clinical process to each patient and implements clinical actions. Knowledge and the ability to set up and assist with all surgical/diagnostic/treating procedures in the office. Assisting with doing messages daily. Triaging and assisting patients during clinic hours. Scheduling diagnostic testing (CT, U/s, MRI, etc.). Call patients to notify them of date, time, location and any special instruction pertaining to test. Making sure orders and precertification are faxed to the appropriate site. Assisting with stocking rooms and making sure that all supplies are in the rooms to complete daily task. Knowledge of how to properly sterilize, package and label surgical instruments. Assisting with medication refills (faxed refills, Care tracker refills or patients phone calls). Maintains confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient and organizational data.

Employment Type:

OTHER