LPN Nephrology Clinic

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients physicians and employees. Weve been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families friends and neighbors.

IMC is currently hiring aLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)to work in our Nephrology Clinic.TheLPN must be able to recognize/identify report and document changes inpatients condition and comply with all hospital and departmental that all exam rooms are stocked with necessary supplies as well asassist physician/NP in clinic. Assist MD with phone calls topatients/caregivers and pharmacies. The LPN must have knowledge ofmedications administered as well as appropriately document any samplemedications disbursed in clinic. A log of all sample medications are tobe keep current and any expired medications to be disposed of according tohospital policy. The LPN must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary toprovide care based on physical psycho/social education safety and relatedcriteria for the adolescent adult and geriatric population.

EDUCATION TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of a state approved LPN school of nursing
• Hold a current LPN License in the State of Louisiana
• Previous experience in physician office setting or in Nephrology preferred but not required
• Knowledge of anatomy.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic knowledge of the nursing process and nursing principles
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• EHR knowledge

PRINCIPLE TASKS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates respect for patients andfamilies.
• Maintains and protects confidentialityregarding all aspects of patient care.
• Applies the nursing process to eachpatient and implements nursing actions.
• Identifies patient and family educationneeds and in collaboration with other disciplines initiates education needsaccording to the age of the patient.
• Participates in planning of patientsdischarge needs and readiness for discharge.
• Participates in departmental and hospitalimprovement plan.
• Functions as a positive role model forpeers and promotes a professional image of Iberia Medical Center.
• Maintains confidentiality security andintegrity of patient and organizational data.
• Consistently lives by Iberia Medical Centers Standards ofPerformance.
• Adheresto the Patient Safety Goals.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:

• Great medical benefit plan
• Early access to earned wages
• Participation in robust state pension plan
• Dental vision life insurance disability and more!

IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled