Full-Time | University Medical Center - Cardiovascular Clinic| Metairie, LA

💚 Make Every Patient Encounter Count

Some people see a clinic visit as another appointment.

You see it as an opportunity to comfort, educate, advocate, and care.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you'll be a vital member of a collaborative healthcare team, helping patients navigate their care journey while ensuring safe, high-quality clinical outcomes. From administering medications and assisting with procedures to supporting patients through every stage of care, you'll be at the heart of creating exceptional patient experiences.

If you're a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and is passionate about women's health, we'd love to meet you.

💚 Why You'll Love This Role

✅ Make a meaningful impact on patients' lives

✅ Work alongside experienced physicians and healthcare professionals

✅ Combine hands-on patient care with care coordination and education

✅ Join a supportive, patient-centered team committed to excellence

✅ Grow your career within a leading healthcare organization

🩺 What You'll Do

Clinical Care & Patient Support

As an LPN, you'll provide care under the direction of licensed providers while helping create a seamless patient experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Participating in patient care under the supervision and collaboration of the healthcare team.
• Measuring and documenting vital signs while identifying and reporting abnormal findings.
• Assisting with clinic flow, including patient check-in, procedures, scheduling, and discharge.
• Preparing patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Administering medications and vaccinations according to provider orders and departmental policies.
• Performing non-complex clinical procedures, including simple dressing changes, within scope and competency.
• Recognizing emergencies and responding appropriately according to organizational protocols.
• Observing and reporting signs or symptoms of abuse and neglect in accordance with policy.
• Providing comfort-focused care with consideration for patient age and individual needs.
• Collecting, preparing, securing, and transporting specimens for testing.
• Performing point-of-care testing according to laboratory guidelines.
• Maintaining medication inventory, monitoring expiration dates, and ensuring proper storage and handling.
• Monitoring refrigerator and freezer logs to maintain vaccine and medication integrity.
• Preparing, testing, cleaning, and disinfecting clinic equipment according to established standards.

📋 Documentation & Care Coordination

Accuracy matters. You'll help ensure complete and accurate patient records every day.

Responsibilities include:

• Documenting clinical tasks, treatments, testing, and procedures in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Completing required quality control documentation for waived testing procedures.
• Reviewing laboratory and radiology results through the EMR.
• Updating patient demographic information and coordinating follow-up appointments.
• Maintaining HIPAA compliance and safeguarding patient health information.
• Preparing safety and incident reports when necessary.

🤝 Professionalism & Team Support

We're looking for someone who brings both clinical excellence and compassion to every interaction.

You'll:

• Maintain open communication with providers, clinic leadership, and colleagues.
• Keep clinic managers informed of patient care needs, operational concerns, and workflow issues.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
• Build positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times.

🛡 Safety & Infection Prevention

Patient safety is at the center of everything we do.

Responsibilities include:

• Following standard and transmission-based precautions.
• Supporting compliance with safety, infection prevention, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment.
• Reporting safety concerns and environmental hazards promptly.
• Participating in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives and Environment of Care (EOC) rounds.
• Promoting a culture of safety for patients, visitors, and staff.

📞 Administrative & Clerical Support

You'll help keep clinic operations running smoothly by:

• Gathering clinical documentation for provider review.
• Obtaining medical records from outside facilities when needed.
• Scanning documents into the electronic medical record.
• Utilizing office equipment including computers, printers, scanners, and fax machines.
• Answering and routing incoming calls professionally and efficiently.
• Supporting scheduling and clinic workflow activities.

✅ What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program.
• Current Louisiana Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and patient care skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

📜 Required Licenses & Certifications

✅ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Louisiana License

✅ BLS Healthcare Provider Certification (American Heart Association)

✅ Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Certification (CPI/NCI-CPI) (NOEH employees will obtain certification within 90 days of hire.)

💚 Bring Your Compassion. Advance Women's Health.

At LCMC Health, every patient interaction is an opportunity to make a difference. Your clinical expertise, attention to detail, and compassionate approach will help deliver exceptional care to the women and families we serve.

💚 Apply today and help us deliver extraordinary care, one patient at a time.