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. We've 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 a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in our Nephrology Clinic. TheLPN must be able to recognize/identify, report and document changes inpatient's condition and comply with all hospital and departmental policies.Ensure 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 patient'sdischarge 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 Center's 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

IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status