Licensed Practical Nurse

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Student Health Center at Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA

Please be sure to fully complete the experience section of the application, listing out job duties and average weekly hours worked. Resumes can not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Please provide three references and official transcripts. Please provide copy of license to practice.

The Licensed Practical Nurse 3 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. S/he functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the Medical Clinics, consisting of

physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and medical assistants. S/he 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, and mattering and belonging.

 

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 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.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Three years experience
• Experience working with traditional college age students; experience in a college health setting; commitment to practice that supports a collaborative care model

 

Preferred Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid La. License
• CPR
• IV Certification

 

Special/Physical Qualifications:

 

Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.

 

In accordance with University Policy Statement 18, this position is considered essential and may be required to report or stay on campus in the event of an emergency or closure.

 

Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details:

 

https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=150020

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