Licensed Practitioner, Metairie Healthcare Center

3 weeks ago


Metairie, Louisiana, United States ChenMed Full time

We are a unique healthcare provider seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at our Metairie clinic. This is a dynamic role that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

The estimated salary for this position is $65,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. As a Licensed Practical Nurse with ChenMed, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing high-quality care to our patients.

Job Description:

About the Job:

  • Measure and record patient vital signs, interview and medical history
  • Catalog and communicate patient needs to physicians, clinicians, specialists, and other clinical personnel
  • Prepare patients for examinations and perform routine screening tests, assist physician with exams, explain treatment procedures and physicians' instructions to patients
  • Observe patients and report any changes in patient conditions to physicians, clinicians, specialists, and other clinical personnel
  • Perform non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions, collect phlebotomy and other lab specimens, perform basic waived lab tests
  • Prepare and administer medications, change dressings, apply bandages, remove sutures and other first aid procedures, use CPR skills when necessary, all under physician supervision
  • Maintain supplies, equipment, stocks, and sterilize instruments, practice OSHA safety standards, perform accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times
  • Process patient phone messages, returning calls and routing them to other team members as appropriate, call patients to obtain and relay pertinent information for physicians
  • Upon physician approval and authorization, call in prescriptions to the pharmacy, use communication skills with appropriate medical terminology, follow appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct, authorized individuals will use the ChenMed Rx system to support physician medication dispensing
  • Provide health coaching to a defined group of patients to support healthy lifestyle choices, follow up with coached patients via weekly calls

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with a heart of compassion and empathy towards patients and families
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills, time management skills, and organizational skills
  • Ability to effectively collaborate and partner with team members, including physicians and other clinicians, market leaders, center managers, nurses, case managers, front desk staff, center managers, and market leaders
  • Mindset focused on resolving problems for patients and achieving team goals
  • Knowledge of medical products, terminology, services, standards, policies, and procedures
  • Skilled in basic phone and computer operation
  • Must be detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of reports and data
  • Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
  • Ability to act calmly in busy or stressful situations
  • Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and presentation software
  • Ability and willingness to travel locally and/or regionally up to 10% of the time to assist in covering other centers, as needed
  • Spoken and written fluency in English

Education and Experience Criteria:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Graduation from a nationally accredited school for practical or vocational nursing required
  • Current, active LPN license to practice in state of employment required
  • If required by employment State's Board of Nursing, IV Therapy Certification required
  • A minimum of 1 year of work experience as an LPN required
  • A minimum of 3 years overall clinical experience is preferred
  • Experience working with geriatric patients is a plus
  • EMR system experience is preferred
  • BASIC Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required within first 90 days of employment

About ChenMed:

We are a family-owned and physician-led healthcare provider dedicated to transforming the lives of our patients and their families. Our unique approach to healthcare allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We are rapidly growing as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate healthcare. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development, and advancement opportunities, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow.



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