Location: New Iberia,LA, USA
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 looking to hire a full time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Under the immediate supervision of thePhysician/Office Supervisor and direction of physician the LPN will provide health care services in an outpatientclinic setting; while effectively interacting with patients and maintaining a goodworking relationship with coworkers and all hospital employees with opencommunication. QUALIFICATIONS:High School Graduate Graduate of state approvedLPN/LVN School of Nursing Currently licensed as a LPN in the state of LouisianaTRAINING & EXPERIENCE:2 years Experiencein a physician office, preferred neurology or similar trainingEHR knowledgeAbility to triagepatients and administer injections under supervision of physicianKnowledge ofpatient care, medical terminology and office skillsAbility tooperate simple office machinery, copier, fax, computerPRINCIPLE TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Screening patient phone calls and prioritizingfor further action by MDDocumenting appropriately in patient chart all interactions with patient in a timely and professional mannerKnowledge of medications including specific dosing, correctly ordering, refilling and attaining insurance approval of prescriptions (*under the direction of physician)Must also demonstrate flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volume, staffing and scheduleScheduling patient appointments and hospital proceduresTriage and rooming ofpatientsAdministering cognitive testingAssists in patient/family educationPreparing injectionsCompetitiveBenefits: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 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/DisabledIBERIA MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled