LPN/ Front Desk (Float)
Paradis-LA-70080-United States
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Position Summary
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Licensed Practical Nurse provides quality nursing care to patients under the direction of a physician or registered nurse in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and Access Health Louisiana protocols and standards.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Education
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Current Louisiana LPN license and knowledge of their scope of practice.
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CPR Certification required.
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Experience
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Minimum 1 to 2 years’ experience in Med-Surg or clinical/hospital settings.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Calm, professional attitude in stressful situations and interactions.
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High level of ethics in maintaining patient confidentiality.
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Excellent analytical skills to assess and evaluate patient needs and develop and implement a care plan.
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Handles a multitude of tasks simultaneously.
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Deal with and/or solves stressful situations.
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Communicates with patients, physicians, and other staff in verbal and written form.
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Provides safe and effective nursing care.
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Maintains professional composure under stress as in emergency situations.
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Physical and Mental Requirements
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Stands and walks most of the day.
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Read gauges, digital read-outs, graphs and educational material, and patient charts in English. (Visual acuity)
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Ability to move to exam rooms and workspaces.
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MUST be able to travel to other Access Health Clinics as needed.
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Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, including pushing and/or pulling.
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Operate office equipment including telephone, printer, and fax.
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Ability to operate vehicle if needed for occasional travel to other Access Health Clinics.
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OSHA Category I: Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
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