Compassionate LPN: Direct Patient Care & Team Support

FMOL Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide basic therapeutic nursing care under the supervision of the RN. This role supports routine patient care, documentation, and collaboration with the healthcare team to achieve outcomes.

The LPN will administer prescribed meds, assist with discharge planning, and maintain a safe environment while upholding patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN school.
• Proficient in English, verbal and written communication.
• Licensed as LPN in state of Louisiana or work permit and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direction and supervision of the RN.
• Reviews diagnostic test results and reports abnormal results and changes in patient condition to the RN, physician and appropriate healthcare team members in a timely manner.
• Administers prescribed medications, therapies and treatments in accordance with practical nursing standards.
• Maintains and reviews patient medical records, notes and physician orders, documents all patient care activities in accordance with documentation standards.
• Implements components of the plan of care within the LPN scope of practice and competency to promote desired outcomes.
• Assists with discharge planning and carrying out the patients teaching plan under the direction of the RN.
• Evaluates and maintains the environment to promote patient and healthcare team safety.
• Provides compassionate basic nursing care, maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Licensed LPN in Louisiana

BLS certification

Job description

FMOL Health in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide basic therapeutic nursing care under the supervision of the RN. This role supports routine patient care, documentation, and collaboration with the healthcare team to achieve outcomes.

The LPN will administer prescribed meds, assist with discharge planning, and maintain a safe environment while upholding patient privacy and confidentiality.