LPN - Cardiovascular Clinic

Your job is more than a job. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic Full-Time | University Medical Center - Cardiovascular Clinic | Metairie, LA

Make Every Patient Encounter Count. Some people see a clinic visit as another appointment. You see it as an opportunity to comfort, educate, advocate, and care. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you'll be a vital member of a collaborative healthcare team, helping patients navigate their care journey while ensuring safe, high-quality clinical outcomes. From administering medications and assisting with procedures to supporting patients through every stage of care, you'll be at the heart of creating exceptional patient experiences.

If you're a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and is passionate about women's health, we'd love to meet you.

• Make a meaningful impact on patients' lives
• Work alongside experienced physicians and healthcare professionals
• Combine hands-on patient care with care coordination and education
• Join a supportive, patient-centered team committed to excellence
• Grow your career within a leading healthcare organization

• Participating in patient care under the supervision and collaboration of the healthcare team
• Measuring and documenting vital signs while identifying and reporting abnormal findings
• Assisting with clinic flow, including patient check-in, procedures, scheduling, and discharge
• Preparing patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Administering medications and vaccinations according to provider orders and departmental policies
• Performing non-complex clinical procedures, including simple dressing changes, within scope and competency
• Recognizing emergencies and responding appropriately according to organizational protocols
• Observing and reporting signs or symptoms of abuse and neglect in accordance with policy
• Providing comfort-focused care with consideration for patient age and individual needs
• Collecting, preparing, securing, and transporting specimens for testing
• Performing point-of-care testing according to laboratory guidelines
• Maintaining medication inventory, monitoring expiration dates, and ensuring proper storage and handling
• Monitoring refrigerator and freezer logs to maintain vaccine and medication integrity
• Preparing, testing, cleaning, and disinfecting clinic equipment according to established standards

Accuracy matters. You'll help ensure complete and accurate patient records every day.

• Documenting clinical tasks, treatments, testing, and procedures in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Completing required quality control documentation for waived testing procedures
• Reviewing laboratory and radiology results through the EMR
• Updating patient demographic information and coordinating follow-up appointments
• Maintaining HIPAA compliance and safeguarding patient health information
• Preparing safety and incident reports when necessary

We're looking for someone who brings both clinical excellence and compassion to every interaction. You'll:

• Maintain open communication with providers, clinic leadership, and colleagues
• Keep clinic managers informed of patient care needs, operational concerns, and workflow issues
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and teamwork
• Build positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times

Patient safety is at the center of everything we do.

• Following standard and transmission-based precautions
• Supporting compliance with safety, infection prevention, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and…