Licensed Practical Nurse "LPN"
Company: SWLA Center for Health Services
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: Depending Upon
Experience SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES JOB DESCRIPTION JOB
TITLE: LPN DEPARTMENT: Nursing Support SUPERVISED BY: Chief Nursing
Officer SUMMARY: In keeping with standards recognized by both NCQA
Medical Home Recognition and JACHO, SWLA has created teams of
professionals to care for the clinical needs of patients who choose
SWLA as their primary care provider. The team consists of
physicians, mid-level practitioners and the nursing support which
is described in this job description. Given the nature of the
duties required by the nursing support personnel, SWLA will recruit
and hire applicable personnel in the categories of Medical
Assistant, Certified and non-certified, and Licensed Practical
Nurses. Salary will be adjusted for education, licensing
acquisition and experience. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Graduate. Successful completion of Practical Nursing
course from an accredited Technical School. Successful completion
of all requirements of Louisiana Board of Practical Nursing must be
met if applicable. Current State Licensure if applicable. Current
BLS/IV Certification. CEUS or equivalent contact hours for
re-licensure or re-certification, if applicable. Must successfully
complete a competency exam. Must maintain a professional attitude
under pressure. Employ correct grammatical English and write
legibly in order to complete appropriate paper work. Present a
professional image and be able to maintain the highest level of
quality patient and community relations in representing the
foundation. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Participates as an integral part
of the multidisciplinary care team. Responsible to greet patients
and ensure that they do not spend excess waiting time in the exam
room. Responsible for the collection of necessary information
concerning the patient in order to assist the physician in
providing medical care. Necessary information is inclusive of Chief
Complaint, any specific physical or clinical complaints that may
necessitate cursory evaluation of the patient. Ensure that patients
are properly disrobed for the type of visit that they are being
evaluated for. Assist the physician with necessary procedures and
examinations, gives medications within scope of practice as ordered
by the physician, draws laboratory specimens and carries our
assigned duties in providing total patient care. Responsible for
the interpretation of physicians instructions to the patient and/or
family to meet immediate health needs. Responsible for the
arrangements for follow-up care when required for patients needs.
Responsible for calling the patients who have no-showed their
visit, to reschedule their appointments. Responsible for the
preparation and maintenance of exam rooms, clinic equipment,
supplies and environment for general operations. Participates in
training and health promotion activities as a member of the health
team. Performs additional duties as prescribed by the Director of
Nursing, Chief Medical Officer and assigned Medical Provider.
Assumes additional duties when necessary to ensure quality health
services are being rendered by clinic. BENEFITS: We offer
competitive pay, and our benefits package includes: Health
Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental Insurance
Retirement Plan 401k Matching Paid Time Off Paid Sick Leave Paid
Holidays Employee Assistance Program SCHEDULE: All medical staff
follow our clinic operational hours. Monday: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am to 5;30 pm Wednesday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Thursday
8:00 am to 5:30 pm Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday Closed Sunday
Closed
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