Licensed Practical Nurse

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care under the direction of the registered nurse. The role emphasizes adherence to hospital policies, infection control, and evidence-based practice within the unit.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, documentation, medication administration, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care from admission to discharge.

Qualifications

• Graduate of School of Nursing.
• Current Louisiana Practical Nurse license or compact state license as Licensed Practical Nurse.
• BLS CPR certified.

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 RN in development and implementation of plan of care.

Skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Medication administration

Technology competency

Unit procedures

Education

Graduate of School of Nursing

Louisiana Practical Nurse license

BLS CPR certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The LPN is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families under the direction of the registered nurse. The position will perform duties within the scope of practice ensuring consistency with LCMH policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols and provider orders. The position will also adhere to practice standards governed by the Louisiana State Board of NursingSUPERVISION Reports directly to Nurse Manager andor Charge Nurse.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Performs assessments and reassessments of patients
• Documents accurately according to hospital policy
• Possesses competency in use of technology and computers
• Demonstrates competency in the use of smart pumps
• Demonstrates competency in medication administration
• Organizes patient care and delegates to unlicensed staff as appropriate
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in planning and organizing patient care from admit to discharge
• Demonstrates the following best practices in a consistent and positive manner: Huddles Service Excellence principles and competency in unit based procedures
• Follows evidence based policies and procedures for nursing practice
• Competently performs unit specific procedures
• Assist the RN in development and implementation of plan of care
• Encourages and supports non licensed personnel
• Consistently participates in the multidisciplinary approach to patient care
• Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations
• Has knowledge of and utilizes unit specific equipment appropriately
• Follows established hospital department safety policies
• Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and individuals bring to interactions
• Follows hospital department infection control policies
• Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of the Unit PI plan

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of School of Nursing
• Current Louisiana Practical Nurse license or compact state license as Licensed Practical Nurse
• BLS CPR certified
• Requires emotional stability and resilience; must be adaptive to change; be decisive and demonstrate forethought
• Must be receptive to delegated responsibilities and work within scope of practice
• Possesses basic problem solving skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, stooping and lifting
• The work environment may be physically confining
• Visual acuity is required for a variety of specific activities
• Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive hearing devices if duties require listening with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds and bowel sounds
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EXPERIENCE

Experience Memorial is more than a slogan its the care we provide our patients and its the commitment to our community and our team members As a nationally certified Great Place to Work at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well being and professional growth of our employees Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued your growth is nurtured and your success is celebrated Working at Lake Charles Memorial Health System Great Place To Work