LPN Clinic Lead - Podiatry Clinic

If you’ve got a great heart and passion for nursing, you belong here. Building a sense of connection is vital to your growth and progression as a nurse and it’s embedded in every little thing we do at LCMC Health. As an LPN Clinic Lead Nurse, you’ll find what makes you extraordinary and become part of healthcare community that appreciates and nurtures “you being you”.   

As our LPN Clinic Lead, you will play a vital role supervising and mentoring LPNs and support staff, overseeing patient care and ensuring that the highest standards are met, collaborating with our medical team to provide efficient and effective care, maintaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and assisting with administrative duties to ensure the smooth operation of the clinic.  

If you’re ready to deepen your calling in a culture that fosters your well-being and growth opportunity, then you’re going to love it here.   

Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. We love that about you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this lead clinic nurse role. 
 

Your Everyday 

Triage patient’s immediate medical attention needs, assess each patient for appropriate screenings prior to the patient being seen by the physician, communicate information to physician, and discuss plan of care before, during, and after visit. 

Record allergies, vital signs, reason for visit, current medications, social and past medical history, abuse, fall risk, functional assessment and advance directives in patient record’s medical record. 

Verify physician’s order, prepare, document and administer medications and treatments and submit charges as required 

Clean, sanitize and reorganize exam room after each visit. 

Ensure test/lab reports for patients are present in the medical record prior to the visit and communicate information between patients and physicians regarding lab/test results, medications, appointments, etc. 

Communicate with pharmacies regarding patient medication and ensure prior authorizations are completed in a timely manner for patient medications. 

Sort and distribute correspondence and scans into patient’s medical record after physician review and sign off. 

Respond to incoming patient messages, chart messages promptly and record all communication in patient record. 

Assemble and organize supplies required for procedures and provide privacy and instructions to patient, pre and post procedures. 

Assist physician during procedure, obtain specimen, complete appropriate paperwork, and deliver specimen to designated location. 

Orders the necessary medications and supplies to assure adequate supply of stock, keep medications and supplies organized, store medications properly, and ensure all multi-dose medications are labeled with the date opened, expiration date and the nurse's initials. 

Ensure all clinic logs are completed daily and only the current month log is available and store previous months in a binder for review as required. 

Ensure the emergency kit and oxygen are checked monthly and the red lock is replaced monthly or after each use. 

Ensure all surgical instruments are stored appropriately and packaging is intact. 

Ensure any regulatory issues identified are reported promptly to the Office Manager and tickets are submitted electronically as needed. 

Ensure all newly hired nursing personnel are oriented to the clinic and train newly hired employees in the clinic processes. 

 
The Must-Haves 
 
Minimum:  
 

Current licensed practical nurse through the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners. 

Current American Heart Association BLS certification. 

3 years of related experience.