Job description

This is an exciting time in CommuniHealth's History. We are expanding and looking for dedicated employees to grow with us. Please join our Team at our new West Monroe Health Center at Ransom.

At CommuniHealth Services, Inc. we offer you much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer career opportunities for people who have a calling to share their gifts and talents as a medical professional. As an FQHC, we are here to create a spirit of healing - and we invite you to join our team today if you would like to be part of that spirit. In addition to competitive salaries and generous benefits, we offer you something special - the chance to help and serve people in need throughout our community, every day.

We are looking for a reliable Licensed Practical Nurses to care for patients in a professional and considerate manner. Our LPN's must first and foremost be qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse, quality care to our patients..

Responsibilities

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services per practice protocol
• Performs other related work as required.

Skills

• Proven experience as LPN
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with clinical health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical terminology
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress

Qualifications:

• Certificate or Associates Degree of Licensed Practical Nursing
• Current LPN license
• Current CPR certification

EEO Statement

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignment or training.

Disclaimer:

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude these from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing clinic needs and conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Monroe, LA 71201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• LPN (Required)

Work Location: One location

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