Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time - 7p-7a

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care under RN supervision. The role emphasizes assessments, documentation, medication administration, and collaboration with a interdisciplinary team from admission to discharge.

Candidates should be a Graduate of School of Nursing with an active Louisiana LPN license or compact state license, and BLS-CPR certification. The environment supports professional growth and adherence to policy.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Participates in huddles and Service Excellence principles.
• Follows evidence-based policies and procedures for nursing practice.
• Competently performs unit specific procedures.
• Assists the RN in development and implementation of plan of care.
• Encourages and supports non-licensed personnel.
• Participates in multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Makes suggestions for improved operations.
• Knows and uses unit equipment appropriately.
• Follows infection control policies.
• Participates in Unit PI plan implementation.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Technology competency

Medication administration

Care planning

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Unit procedures

Safety compliance

Education

Graduate of School of Nursing

Louisiana Practical Nurse license or compact state license

BLS-CPR certified

Emotional stability and adaptability

Willingness to work within scope of practice

Problem solving skills

Tools

Smart pumps

Computers/IT 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 Nursing.

SUPERVISION

Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or 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.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

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 adaptable 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/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 Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s 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.

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