Licensed Practical Nurse Full Time Days

OCEANS HEALTHCARE; Lake Charles (LA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with 0

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive Market Compensation

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Lake Charles is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high‑quality nursing care for adults and seniors with mental health concerns. The role involves collecting data, documenting findings, and implementing care plans under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities include administering medications safely, communicating effectively with the care team, and supporting patients’ coping and well‑being within the facility's policies.

Formación

• Must hold a current LPN license and comply with state regulations.
• Experience in inpatient hospital nursing is a plus.
• Strong documentation and communication skills are required.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver quality nursing care to a defined group of patients under RN supervision.
• Document all findings accurately in the patient record and communicate results to the team.
• Implement care plans and nursing procedures as prescribed by the physician/LIP.
• Perform bedside labs and wound care, assist with activities of daily living.
• Support patients’ coping, adaptation, and stress management related to illness.
• Provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive patient communication and care.
• Administer medications safely per policy and orders, with patient education.
• Follow up on assignments and ensure continuity of care across disciplines.
• Transcribe orders accurately and audit charts per guidelines.
• Utilize nursing knowledge to meet patient and facility needs, support evidence-based practice.
• Act as a preceptor to new staff and participate in additional duties.

Conocimientos

LPN license

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Medication administration

Educación

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Descripción del empleo

At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Lake Charles, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping adults and seniors manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Utilizing proven, innovative and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long‑term wellness through a range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric counseling and treatment options.

The Licensed Practical Nurse's primary role is to provide nursing care for patients who are experiencing common, well‑defined health problems. The LPN functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, and utilizes the nursing process in implementation of patient's care. Those services are performed under the supervision of a registered nurse but utilize all nursing skills to make safe, appropriate and independent decisions within the scope of the LPN nursing practice. All duties to be done in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans' Mission, policies and procedures and Performance Improvement Standards.

Benefits We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) - Eligible first of the month after 30 days.
• 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Market Compensation
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Functions:

1. Delivers quality nursing care to assigned group of patients by collecting data and identifying deviations from normal; assists with reassessing patients according to assignments, need and unit protocol and/or hospital policy under the direction of the registered nurse.
2. Accurately and thoroughly documents all findings in the patient record and identifies expected outcomes based on assessment data; effectively communicates pertinent assessment findings with other health care members.
3. Implements nursing care interventions identified in the individualized multidisciplinary treatment plan using accepted standards of practice in collaboration with other health care providers; performs nursing procedures/treatments as prescribed by physician/LIP.
4. Conducts specified bedside laboratory tests, wound care, and provides for comfort and assistance in the performance of ADLs;
5. Promotes the patient's ability to cope, adapt and/or solve situations related to illness and/or stressors.
6. Provides supportive, age appropriate communication and culturally acceptable interventions and documents special needs.
7. Provides for the safe delivery of medications in accordance with the facility policies and physician orders; administers medications utilizing established safety procedures / standards. Ensures patients are effectively assessed prior to and after medication administration. Accurately communicates/documents medication doses prescribed, and provides patient education on medication administered.
8. Follows up on patient care responsibilities; communicates incomplete assignments and patient needs with other disciplines to assure continuity of care; transcribes orders accurately and performs chart audits of transcription accurately and according to facility guidelines.
9. Utilizes nursing knowledge to successfully meet the needs of the facility, patient population and staff members. Utilizes nursing resources to enhance evidence-based practice.
10. Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to new staff. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.