<p>Your job is more than a job.</p><p></p><p>The LPN Clinic provides appropriate medical care and counseling to the patient. Assists the medical provider in the delivery of care under stable and predictable conditions within the framework of a patient care assignment.</p><p></p><div><p><u><b>General Duties</b></u></p><p></p><p><b>Clinical Skills</b></p><ul><li><p>Provides patient care under supervision and in collaboration with the healthcare team.</p></li><li><p>Measures and records vital signs per departmental policy and patient age; identifies and reports abnormal findings.</p></li><li><p>Supports clinic flow, including:</p><ul><li><p>Patient intake and rooming</p></li><li><p>Assisting with and performing procedures</p></li><li><p>Scheduling appointments</p></li><li><p>Facilitating patient discharge</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Prepares patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.</p></li><li><p>Monitors for signs of abuse or neglect and reports per policy.</p></li><li><p>Recognizes and responds to emergencies in accordance with organizational procedures.</p></li><li><p>Performs basic clinical procedures (e.g., simple dressing changes) within scope and competency.</p></li><li><p>Ensures patient comfort, considering age and special needs.</p></li><li><p>Prepares, tests, cleans, and disinfects clinical equipment per hospital policy.</p></li><li><p>Administers medications and vaccines as prescribed following departmental guidelines.</p></li><li><p>Collects, prepares, and secures specimens for testing or transport; performs point-of-care testing per laboratory guidelines.</p></li><li><p>Maintains medication inventory, storage, and disposal standards, including:</p><ul><li><p>Monitoring expiration dates</p></li><li><p>Ensuring proper storage conditions (temperature logs, etc.)</p></li><li><p>Safely handling multi-dose medications</p></li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Documentation</b></p><ul><li><p>Accurately documents clinical tasks, procedures, and test results in the electronic medical record (EMR).</p></li><li><p>Completes required paperwork, including quality control documentation for waived testing.</p></li><li><p>Maintains patient confidentiality by securing access to protected health information.</p></li><li><p>Utilizes EMR systems to:</p><ul><li><p>Access lab and radiology results</p></li><li><p>Update patient demographics</p></li><li><p>Retrieve medical records</p></li><li><p>Schedule follow-up appointments</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Prepares safety reports as needed or directed by leadership.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Professionalism & Support</b></p><ul><li><p>Communicates with and keeps the clinic manager informed of activities, challenges, and needs.</p></li><li><p>Upholds strict patient confidentiality and professional standards at all times.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Safety & Infection Control</b></p><ul><li><p>Supports compliance with safety, infection control, environmental, and regulatory standards.</p></li><li><p>Adheres to standard and transmission-based precautions.</p></li><li><p>Promotes patient safety during all clinic interactions.</p></li><li><p>Maintains a clean and organized clinical environment.</p></li><li><p>Reports safety concerns or hazards promptly.</p></li><li><p>Participates in quality improvement initiatives, including:</p><ul><li><p>QAPI projects</p></li><li><p>Environment of Care (EOC) rounds</p></li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Clerical Support</b></p><ul><li><p>Assists in clinic preparation by gathering patient documentation for provider review.</p></li><li><p>Operates office equipment (computers, printers, scanners, fax machines).</p></li><li><p>Scans and uploads external documents into the EMR.</p></li><li><p>Obtains medical records from external facilities as requested.</p></li><li><p>Answers and directs phone calls promptly and professionally.</p></li></ul></div><p><br /><b><u>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS</u></b></p><p><span>BLS Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association.</span> <span>Licensed to practice as an </span><span>LPN in Louisiana.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>WORK SHIFT: </b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Days (United States of America)<p style="text-align:left"><span><b><span>LCMC Health is a community.</span></b></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>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</span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>About University Medical Center</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>University Medical Center,</span></b><span> 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</span><span> long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about </span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.lcmchealth.org/university-medical-center-new-orleans/"><span>University Medical Center’s </span></a><span>legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.</span></p><p></p><p><b><span>Your extras</span></b></p><ul><li><span>Deliver healthcare with heart.</span> </li><li><span>Give people a reason to smile.</span> </li><li><span>Put a little love in your work.</span> </li><li><span>Be honest and real, but with compassion. </span> </li><li><span>Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.</span> </li><li><span>Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.</span> </li><li><span>See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.</span> </li><li><span>Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.</span> </li><li><span>Love what makes you, you - because we do</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span><b><span>You are welcome here.</span></b></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>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.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><b><span>Simple things make the difference.</span></b></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>1.<span>    </span></span></span><span><span>To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>2.<span>    </span></span></span><span><span>To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. </span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>3.<span>    </span></span></span><span><span>To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>4.<span>    </span></span></span><span><span>To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p>