Practical Nurse--Licensed, 3

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Job Posting Title:

Practical Nurse--Licensed, 3

   

Position Type:

Classified

   

Department:

LSUAM AA - SA - H&WB - SHC - MAS - Nursing (Lauren Elayne Rubin (00013057))

   

Work Location:

Student Health Center (C&l Infirmary) Building

   

Pay Grade:

Classified Medical

   

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 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 commitment to quality, communicating a sense of home, and designing with everyone in mind, 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 current Louisiana Practical Nurse license, a temporary permit, or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state plus two years of experience as a licensed practical nurse.

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.

Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details

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

   

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

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.

   

A permanent or probationary internal employee who is appointed to another position following certification from an open competitive eligible list is considered a new employee in the new position and shall serve