LCMC Health·New Orleans, Louisiana
The LPN will provide direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing clinical procedures under the supervision of medical providers. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate medical records, ensuring clinic safety, and supporting daily clinic operations.
Documents clinical tasks, testing and procedures. Documents appropriately in the patient medical record according to established departmental guidelines. Completes proper paperwork including documentation of waived testing quality control procedures.
Maintains privacy of patient personal health information by ensuring computer screens are secure in the absence of medical/nursing/clinical staff.
Navigates Electronic Medical Record to obtain laboratory and radiology results, medical records, update patient demographic data and schedule follow-up appointments.
Prepares safety reports when warranted or as directed by the clinic manager/designee.
Professionalism and support:
Consults and keeps clinic manager informed of clinic activities, requirements and problems.
Maintains strict patient confidentiality.
Safety and infection control standards:
Assists with compliance to safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement and other regulatory standards.
Implements standard and transmission-based precautions as per policy.
Ensures patient safety during clinic visits as per policy.
Maintains a clean clinic working environment.
Reports any safety hazards or violations in patient or clinic environment to clinic manager or designee.
Participates in quality improvement Process, QAPI projects and EOC Rounds.
Clerical support:
Participates in the clinic preparation process by gathering appropriate clinical documentation for review by the medical provider/ licensed practitioner.
Uses equipment including computers, printers, scanners and fax machines. Scans outside correspondence into the appropriate area of the electronic medical record.
Obtains medical records from outside facilities when needed or requested by medical provider.
Answers the telephone and routes calls promptly to the appropriate person.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS BLS Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association. Licensed to practice as an LPN in Louisiana. Non-Violent Crisis Prevention (CPI, NCI-CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute (NOEH employees will receive within 90 days)
No WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community.
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 Touro Touro, at the forefront of medical excellence within LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been regionally recognized for 165 years as one of New Orleans' most enduring healthcare monuments.
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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.
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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.
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Candidates must hold a valid LPN license in Louisiana and possess a BLS Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association. Proficiency in clinical documentation and adherence to safety and infection control standards are required.
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To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
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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.
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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.
Market context
In Louisiana, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and community care settings, especially for RNs with current licensure and recent clinical experience. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who can start quickly, meet certification and driving requirements, and handle patient care with limited onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your RN license, CPR certification, and driver’s license are current before applying.