Licensed Practical Nurse – Angels Adult Primary Care Clinic Position Available In Washington, Louisiana

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Angels Adult Primary Care Clinic
  Bogalusa, LA, United States

JOB DESCRIPTION

The LPN Clinic is responsible for providing patient care following established standards and practices. Assists physician, nurse, and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and patient access. Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals. May serve as a preceptor for clinical staff. Relies on guidelines to accomplish tasks. Relies on some experience and judgment to complete job. Works under general supervision. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice. #

CB RESPONSIBILITIES

TECHNICAL TASKS
Completes requests for office visits, outside patient testing and routine information in an accurate & timely fashion
Demonstrates competency and accuracy in all work tasks
Courteously answers telephone, properly routing calls & taking complete & accurate messages as required
Helps to assess the medical and nursing care rendered by self and others within the practice, identifying any need for improvement and communicates this information to superiors
Accurately assists in the assessment of the health status of patients coming to or telephoning the practice for assistance and/or information
Assists in billing process, providing information relative to office visits to appropriate personnel within the office
Is well versed with operation of routine office practice equipment and consistently operates them in a safe fashion, including safe disposal of waste and proper handling of used linens
Consistently provides nursing care according to physician’s orders and in conformance to established standards of care and administrative policies & procedures
Takes responsibility for improving technical skills, critical thinking and interpersonal relationship skills, as needed
Maintains the neat appearance of cleanliness of exam rooms, and ensure that all necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, gowns and linens are present and ready for use
Accurately prepares medications, including injectables, for administration to patients, as directed by Office Physician
Fills in and assists other office staff members during their absence or work overloads

CRITICAL THINKING

Responsible for accurate & timely completion of all nursing duties scheduled during the shift without interference to the quality of work
Uses interpersonal or communication skills with individuals to achieve desired or acceptable patient outcomes/responses and/or a perception of satisfaction; maintains forthright and honest behavior at all times
Uses appropriate internal and external resources to resolve, meet or exceed patient and family health care needs
Assures delivery of quality patient care rendered by: A) identification of problems B) assisting in the assessment of patient health status
Effectively plans the use of time at work, setting priorities, assisting others as necessary, and is creative in the use of extra time
Inspires confidence from patients, visitors and families by performing and communicating in a courteous and professional manner at all times
Demonstrates a knowledge of corporate policies regarding fire and safety, handling hazardous materials (if applicable) and infection control
Clearly explains to the patient, and, if necessary, their family members, the therapy, tests and/or treatments planned for them
Consistently demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider the alternatives and properly choose an appropriate course of action, thus exhibiting good problem-solving skills

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS

Is willing to accept the mission and values of OLOAH and to diligently integrate those values when dealing with patients, family, visitors, physicians, supervisors and fellow office personnel; promotes the organizations goals and mission by the following:

• participating in assigned committees
• implementing planned changes in projects & activities
• reporting to Physician or Office Manager any suggestion for positive changes within the office which might improve the quality and/or quantity of work performed
  Reports to Office Manager any suggestion for positive changes within the office which might improve the quality and/or quantity of work performed
  Assists in maintaining the office confines as a comfortable, orderly, safe, clean and private patient care environment
  Participates in orientation of new personnel to the office, as required
  Establishes and maintains good rapport and spirit/level of cooperation with other office staff members; initiates actions to improve and/or resolve conflicts in the office: with co-workers, patients, and/or families and other hospital departments
  Greets patients, family members and visitors to the office in a friendly, courteous manner and professional manner, responding with empathy and positive feedback
  Ensures that all patient information and hospital business is secured by not gossipingand Adheres to HIPPA Guidelines
  Other Duties as Assigned or Asked
  Adheres to organizational and departmental policies regarding tardiness, breaks, time clocks, use of PTO/EIT
  Responsible for keeping the office up to date on The Joint Commission Standards and Regulations
  Completes work on time without having to request overtime
  Assumes Personal Responsibility for eduation and professional development
  Is willing to take on other responsibilities when needed recognizing that customer satisfaction is everyone’s job

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Graduate of Accredited LPN program Licensure
• Current Louisiana License as LPN and BLS Certification

ABOUT US

The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is a leading health care innovator in Louisiana and Mississippi. We bring together outstanding clinicians, the most advanced technology and leading research to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality and safest care possible. This commitment is grounded in a history that is more than 100 years old, but reflected today by our strategic vision of transforming healthcare through superior performance and excellent patient care.
In the last fiscal year, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System had: 1,747 Licensed Beds
65,322 Discharges
44,592 OR Procedures
10,827 Full Time Employees
331,360 Inpatient Days
1,915 Active Medical Staff
229,296 Emergency Visits As a nonprofit, mission-focused Catholic healthcare ministry, we give special attention to our citizens who are most in need. During the most recent fiscal year, we provided more than $39 million in unreimbursed care and community support to the underprivileged. Our health system is one of the largest in Louisiana, with hospitals, clinics and physicians located throughout Louisiana and in Mississippi. In fact, we provide care to almost half of Louisiana’s citizens, and serve in Mississippi’s largest metropolitan area. Because of our size and the partnerships we have with other local organizations, we are able to pool our resources and share cost and service efficiencies and learn from each other, thereby accelerating our ability to improve care and solve challenges. Since our founding in Monroe, Louisiana in 1911, we have been blessed by the guidance of the Franciscan Sisters. Through their guidance and steadfast example, we have committed to assure that we perpetuate their healing ministry for another hundred years. It is a noble purpose we strive to fulfill every day. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, we serve patients across Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information system. Our health system has partnered with the State of Louisiana as it transforms its healthcare delivery system. The partnership includes inpatient acute care and primary care delivery in Baton Rouge and Bogalusa. Following in the footsteps of our founders, the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, our team members and physicians are called to provide high quality care and compassion to all people, especially those most in need. As we look to the future of our healthcare ministry, we chart our course by “going where we are called.” Job Identification
38820
Job Category
Nursing
Locations 1416 Gobbler Head Dr, Bogalusa, LA, 70427, US
Job Schedule
Full time
Job Shift
Day
Job Function
Nursing
Worker Type
Employee
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Requisition Schedule
Full-Time
Hours of Schedule (e.g. M-F 8a-5p)
Weekdays
Department
Adult Primary Care-Angels Gobbler Head
FMOLHS Company Code
Our Lady of the Angels Hospital Inc