RN - Infusion Clinic at LCMC Health System

Job description

Your job is more than a job. Ready to bring your nursing experience to an outpatient setting with a consistent weekday schedule? Join our clinic team and provide high-quality, patient-centered care while enjoying the predictability of Monday through Friday hours with no weekends. ⭐ Schedule & Position Highlights Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM No weekends! Outpatient clinic setting Consistent daytime schedule Collaborative, team-based environment Direct patient care without a traditional inpatient schedule What You'll Do As a Clinic RN, you'll work closely with providers and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care, support clinic operations and provide a positive experience for patients throughout their visit. Patient Care & Clinical Support Assess and record vital signs and communicate abnormal findings to the appropriate provider. Prepare patients for examinations, treatments and procedures. Assist with and perform clinical procedures within established scope, policy and demonstrated competency. Administer prescribed medications and vaccinations via the appropriate route. Perform non-complex procedures such as simple dressing changes. Collect, prepare and secure specimens for point-of-care testing or laboratory transport. Perform point-of-care testing when applicable. Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately to urgent or emergency situations. Provide compassionate, age-appropriate care while addressing patients' comfort and individual needs. Care Coordination & Clinic Flow Help coordinate a smooth patient experience from arrival through departure. Assist with new and follow-up appointment scheduling. Collaborate with providers and other healthcare professionals to support continuity of care. Gather appropriate clinical documentation and medical records for provider review. Obtain outside medical records and incorporate appropriate documentation into the electronic medical record. Medication & Safety Management Maintain medication and vaccine inventory. Monitor proper medication storage and refrigerator/freezer temperature logs. Ensure appropriate handling and disposal of expired medications. Follow infection-prevention, environmental and patient-safety standards. Maintain a clean, safe and organized clinical environment. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including QAPI projects and EOC rounds. Documentation & Communication Accurately document assessments, clinical tasks, medications, testing and procedures in the patient's electronic medical record. Navigate the EMR to access laboratory results, radiology results and medical records. Maintain strict patient privacy and confidentiality. Communicate clinic activities, concerns and patient-care needs to appropriate leadership and providers. Assist with telephone communication and route calls to the appropriate team member. What We're Looking For Minimum Qualifications Valid license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Louisiana. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification. We're looking for an RN who is compassionate, organized and comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced outpatient environment while providing excellent patient care. Why Consider Outpatient Nursing? Bring your nursing skills to a setting that offers both meaningful patient interaction and a predictable work schedule. This position offers Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM hours with no weekends, making it an excellent opportunity for an RN interested in transitioning from bedside or inpatient nursing into an outpatient clinic environment. WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authe