Full-Time Night-Shift LPN: Post-Surgical Care

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the 7p-7a shift in Lake Charles, LA. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care under RN direction, adherence to policies, and active collaboration with the care team.

Requirements include an LPN license in Louisiana (or compact), BLS-CPR certification, and the ability to perform unit-based nursing procedures with professionalism and compassion.

Qualifications

• Graduate of School of Nursing.
• Current Louisiana Practical Nurse license or compact state license as Licensed Practical Nurse.
• BLS-CPR certified.
• Emotional stability and resilience; must be adaptable to change; decisive and forethought.
• Receptive to delegated responsibilities and work within scope of practice.
• Possesses basic problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments and reassessments of patients.
• Documents accurately according to hospital policy.
• Demonstrates competency in medication administration.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in planning and organizing patient care from admit to discharge.
• Assists the RN in development and implementation of plan of care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Unit procedures

Technology proficiency

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

BLS-CPR certified

Tools

Smart pumps

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the 7p-7a shift in Lake Charles, LA. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care under RN direction, adherence to policies, and active collaboration with the care team.

Requirements include an LPN license in Louisiana (or compact), BLS-CPR certification, and the ability to perform unit-based nursing procedures with professionalism and compassion.