PRN Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: David Raines Community Health Center
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description David Raines Community Health
Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our
team! The PRN Licensed Practical Nurse performs job duties on an
"as needed" basis and provides basic and skilled nursing care to
the patients under the direction of the RN, NP or Physician. The
PRN LPN utilizes observational skills and reports pertinent patient
symptoms and/or changes in conditions to the provider. The PRN LPN
assists with emergency medical situations and document medications,
treatments, and patient education. The PRN LPN assists with medical
management duties such as, but not limited to, working up charts,
maintaining adequate supplies and maintaining a clean organized,
safe environment. Work Experience Requirements: Obtains vital
signs, weight, and other measurements. Instructs and assists
patients in collection of specimens as ordered; tested specimens if
required, such as urine pregnancy test, and urine dipstick,
hematocrits, and blood glucose. Informs Physician of any patients
having urgent care needs. Observes changes in patient's condition
and reports to supervisor or physician when indicated. Intervenes
in instituting or assisting in emergency. Checks charts for
completeness prior to physician seeing patient; assists in ensuring
lab and other diagnostic test results are in medical records.
Prepares patient for examination or procedures. Prepares and
administers oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications
according to physician's order and clinic policy. Ensures the
environment is clean and neat providing comfort and safety to the
patient. Reports equipment malfunctions to Clinical Services
Director. Collects necessary equipment/supplies, checking operation
of equipment prior to beginning procedures. Transcribes physician's
orders and records pertinent information on patient's medical
records. Provides patient education for diagnostic test preparation
and for patients requiring special home health care. Assists in
ordering supplies; is careful not to overstock or be indiscriminate
in using supplies. Properly disposes of contaminated sharps and
trash. Cleans and checks refrigerator temperatures as assigned.
Prepares exam and treatment rooms for the next day. Assists in
performing clerical duties as needed. Education/Experience
Requirements: (The minimum qualifications can be with any
combination of education and/or experience.) Graduate from an
accredited school of practical nursing. Minimum one year of
experience in related duties. Must have Licensed
Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Louisiana Board of
Nursing. Current BLS/CPR card must be valid through employment.
FQHC or Healthcare experience. Experience with electronic health
records required, preferably NextGen or similar EHS. Work
Schedule/Location: PRN "as needed" basis; varies DRCHC locations.
WHAT WE OFFER? We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off
and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment
options and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility
for all benefits is based on position and job classification. WHO
WE ARE? DRCHC exist to provide quality, accessible, affordable and
comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center
locations and twelve school based facilities in five cities
throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in
Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state
approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation
for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to
ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.
All applications/resumes are accepted online via
www.davidraineschc.org or any of the external posting site such as
Glassdoor or indeed.
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