Practical Nurse--Licensed, 3
Apply at the Student Health Center (C&l Infirmary) Building
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: 2 Days Ago
End Date: October 25, 2024 (11 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: R00099827
Job Description:
The Licensed Practical Nurse applies practical knowledge and employs specialized skills to facilitate efficient operations and to provide quality medical care to a diverse student population, focusing on preventative maintenance and restorative care and employing evidence-based practice. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the Medical Clinics, consisting of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and medical assistants. Should have a deep appreciation for a collaborative care model, partnering with Mental Health Service and Wellness and Health Promotion, and a commitment to advancing the divisional priorities of quality, access and inclusion, mattering and belonging, and cultivating a working relationship with Our Lady of the Lake Health.
Job Responsibilities:
- 40% - Performs nursing duties, including administration of PO medications, intramuscular injections, inhalation therapy, topical applications, specimen collection as well as various orthotic brace applications. Collects VS, assists with patient intake requirements for the Primary Care Clinic, including mental health and psychiatry, the Sexual Health and Gynecology Clinic, and the Specialty Clinics.
- 30% - Performs skilled nursing to assist providers in examinations and procedures such as laceration repair, incision and drainage and toenail removal. Performs Point of Care testing including HCG, Strep, HIV, CBG and ECG. Communicates with providers and Registered Nurses regarding patient’s physical condition and behavior.
- 20% - Effectively uses electronic health record for documentation, immunization verification, coding, billing, student communication and scheduling. Follows proper procedure for maintaining confidentiality of protected health information.
- 5% - Attends regular meetings; completes required training, performs inventory and stocking of treatment area and participates in quality improvement activities.
- 5% - Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice practical nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state plus two years of practical nursing experience.
Other Requirements/Expectations:
This position may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.
Safety and security-sensitive positions are defined as those positions where any form of substance abuse may affect University activities through unsafe work behavior/performance or error in judgment; or where substance abuse could jeopardize the safety and well-being of employees, other personnel, or the general public, or cause significant damage to University property. This includes positions requiring firearms, access to controlled substances, handling hazardous material, operating heavy equipment or machinery, etc. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.
Special Instructions:
Please provide a resume and three references, official transcripts, and a copy of license to practice. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Mitzi Trentacoste at 225-578-5719.
Background Check: An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits: LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Posting Date:
October 11, 2024
Closing Date:
October 25, 2024
Essential Position (Y/N):
Y
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency. LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).
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