Licensed Practical Nurse Floater

David Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team!

The Licensed Practical Nurse Floater provides basic and skilled nursing care to patients under the direction of the RN, NP or Physician. The LPN utilizes observational skills and reports pertinent patient symptoms and/or changes in conditions to the provider, maintains patient records, and assists in educating patients on medications, treatment, etc. The LPN may assist with emergency medical situations and with medical management duties such as working up charts, maintaining supplies, and maintaining a clean, organized, safe environment.

• Obtains vital signs, weight, and other measurements; instructs and assists patients in collection of specimens as ordered; tests specimens if required (e.g., urine pregnancy test, urine dipstick, hematocrits, blood glucose).
• Informs Physician of any patients having urgent care needs.
• Observes changes in patient’s condition and reports to supervisor or physician when indicated; intervenes in instituting or assisting in emergencies.
• Checks charts for completeness prior to physician seeing patient; assists in ensuring lab and other diagnostic test results are in medical records; prepares patient for examination or procedures.
• Prepares and administers oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications according to physician's order and clinic policy.
• Ensures the environment is clean and neat, providing comfort and safety to the patient; reports equipment malfunctions to Clinical Services Director.
• Collects necessary equipment/supplies, checking operation of equipment prior to beginning procedures.
• Transcribes physician's orders and records pertinent information on patient's medical records.
• Provides patient education for diagnostic test preparation and for patients requiring special home health care.
• Assists in ordering supplies; is careful not to overstock or be indiscriminate in using supplies.
• Properly disposes of contaminated sharps and trash; cleans and checks refrigerator temperatures as assigned; prepares exam and treatment rooms for the next day.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment and take appropriate action.
• Assists in performing clerical duties as needed.

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• License:
  Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Louisiana Board of Nursing.
• Minimum two years of experience as an LPN.
• Experience with electronic health records required, preferably Next Gen or similar EHS.
• Preferred FQHC or Healthcare experience.
• Must have a current BLS/CPR credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).

We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options, and continuing education days. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.

DRCHC exists to provide quality, accessible, affordable, and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and seventeen school‑based facilities in five cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state‑approved Medicaid application center. We also offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision, and purpose of DRCHC are achieved daily.

Minden, LA

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

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