SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICESJOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE LPNDEPARTMENT Nursing SupportSUPERVISED BY Chief Nursing OfficerSUMMARYIn keeping with standards recognized by both NCQA Medical Home Recognition and JACHO SWLA has created teams of professionals to care for the clinical needs of patients who choose SWLA as their primary care provider. The team consists of physicians mid-level practitioners and the nursing support which is described in this job description. Given the nature of the duties required by the nursing support personnel SWLA will recruit and hire applicable personnel in the categories of Medical Assistant Certified and non-certified and Licensed Practical Nurses. Salary will be adjusted for education licensing acquisition and experience.EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEHigh School Graduate. Successful completion of Practical Nursing course from an accredited Technical School.Successful completion of all requirements of Louisiana Board of Practical Nursing must be met if applicable. Current State Licensure if applicable. Current BLSIV Certification. CEUS or equivalent contact hours for re-licensure or re-certification if applicable. Must successfully complete a competency exam.Must maintain a professional attitude under pressure.Employ correct grammatical English and write legibly in order to complete appropriate paper work.Present a professional image and be able to maintain the highest level of quality patient and community relations in representing the foundation.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESParticipates as an integral part of the multidisciplinary care team.Responsible to greet patients and ensure that they do not spend excess waiting time in the exam room.Responsible for the collection of necessary information concerning the patient in order to assist the physician in providing medical care. Necessary information is inclusive of Chief Complaint any specific physical or clinical complaints that may necessitate cursory evaluation of the patient.Ensure that patients are properly disrobed for the type of visit that they are being evaluated for.Assist the physician with necessary procedures and examinations gives medications within scope of practice as ordered by the physician draws laboratory specimens and carries our assigned duties in providing total patient care.Responsible for the interpretation of physicians instructions to the patient andor family to meet immediate health needs.Responsible for the arrangements for follow-up care when required for patients needs.Responsible for calling the patients who have no-showed" their visit to reschedule their appointments.Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of exam rooms clinic equipment supplies and environment for general operations.Participates in training and health promotion activities as a member of the health team.Performs additional duties as prescribed by the Director of Nursing Chief Medical Officer and assigned Medical Provider.Assumes additional duties when necessary to ensure quality health services are being rendered by clinic.BENEFITSWe offer competitive pay and our benefits package includesHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceSupplemental InsuranceRetirement Plan401k MatchingPaid Time OffPaid Sick LeavePaid HolidaysEmployee Assistance ProgramSCHEDULEAll medical staff follow our clinic operational hours.Monday 800 am to 530 pmTuesday 800 am to 530 pmWednesday 800 am to 530 pmThursday 800 am to 530 pmFriday 800 am to 200 pmSaturday ClosedSunday Closed