School-Based Clinic Nurse​/LPN

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Full Time Baton Rouge, LA, US

25 days ago Requisition

The LPN functions under the supervision and guidance of the Clinic Manager, RN Case Manager, RN Team Lead, and/or Provider(s). The LPN participates in the multi-disciplinary process of providing care and treatment to patients, providing clinical support and technical assistance to the professional medical and other staff. The LPN is responsible for functioning within the scope of practice dictated by the authority of the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners.

Must be able to manage demanding workload with accuracy and has excellent customer service skills with patients and their families.

Accepts responsibility for ensuring that his/her nursing practice and conduct meet the standards of the professional, ethical and relevant legislated requirements.

• Achieves customer/patient’s satisfaction by greeting and proactively attending to patient needs.
• Functions as case manager and advocate for providers’ patient population, assisting the patient in navigating the healthcare field.
• Responds to patient’s requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assists in making patient appointments and obtains all necessary patient information.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient’s information at work and off duty.
• Relays messages in a timely manner to appropriate health care providers.

• Assists providers with patient office visits which include rooming patients, interviewing patients, and entering information in patient electronic medical record.
• Obtains and records vital signs, recognizes any variances, outliers or red flags, and takes appropriate action.
• Administers and documents medication under providers’ order and follows the six medication rights and reduces the potential for medical error.
• Performs point‑of‑care lab tests; obtains and processes specimens for outside laboratories.
• Plans nursing care following agency policies, standard operating procedures, and standing orders when appropriate.
• Compiles and assists providers in responses to triages from team members and patients received by phone or electronic messages.
• Provides education related to preventive health topics such as tobacco cessation, nutrition, physical activity, immunizations, recommended health screenings, and sexually transmitted infections.
• Provides education related to medication adherence, appointment compliance, and general health.
• Provides pediatric education related to child safety, developmental milestones, feeding, oral health, etc.
• Maintains patient charts as outlined by each practitioner and according to policy of the Health Center.
• Ensures that an efficient system of communication and processing medical calls is maintained.
• Ensures that appointment confirmations are done on a daily basis.
• Participates in morning huddle as assigned.
• Orders and retrieves patients’ medical records, x‑ray films, scans, lab work, etc. in preparation for the patient’s office visit.
• Assists in making patient appointments and placing necessary referrals.
• Performs administrative tasks, including form completions, prior authorizations, prescription refills and referrals.

• Strictly adheres to Universal Precautions.
• Performs aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
• Follows job safety requirements and reports and documents accidents or incidents within 24 hours to the immediate supervisor.
• Organizes exam rooms, including general cleaning, upkeep, and restocking of all supplies.

Responsible for maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge, skills, and abilities. Attends and participates in in‑service, monthly staff meetings, continuing education offerings, community training events, conferences and webinars as appropriate.

High school diploma or equivalent.

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