Licensed Practical Nurse- Geriatric Mental Health FT Days

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in Baton Rouge is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Geriatric Mental Health unit. The successful candidate will provide therapeutic nursing care, assist in patient assessment, and collaborate with healthcare teams. Applicants should be LPN certified, possess strong communication skills, and be committed to patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN school required.
• Must possess current Louisiana State license as LPN.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN.
• Administers prescribed medications and therapies.
• Maintains and reviews patient medical records.

Skills

English proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited LPN school

Current Louisiana State license as LPN

BLS certification

Job description

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Job Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides basic therapeutic nursing care according to established standards of practice under the direction and supervision of the RN. Provides care to those patients and caregivers whose care requirements are routine and standardized with predictable outcomes. Assists the RN and healthcare team to achieve desired patient outcomes. Relies on education, training and established guidelines to complete responsibilities. Initially requires instruction and guidance to accomplish job which should develop into working under general supervision.

Job Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides basic therapeutic nursing care according to established standards of practice under the direction and supervision of the RN. Provides care to those patients and caregivers whose care requirements are routine and standardized with predictable outcomes. Assists the RN and healthcare team to achieve desired patient outcomes. Relies on education, training and established guidelines to complete responsibilities. Initially requires instruction and guidance to accomplish job which should develop into working under general supervision.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Provides 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.
  
  

Communication and Collaboration

• Collaborates with the supervising RN on the execution of the patient's plan of care.
• Assists physicians, RNs and health care team members with data collection, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient and families care to achieve desired outcomes.
• Advocates for the patient and supports the patient's psychological, ethical, spiritual and cultural needs by collaborating with the RN and healthcare team.
• Seeks out healthcare team members to serve as a resource to increase practice knowledge.
• Keeps informed of unit initiatives, supports the outcomes of the team/ committees' work into practice.
• Participates on unit teams, work groups and/ or committees. Anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others
  
  

Quality Improvement

• Demonstrates knowledge of unit based quality improvement initiatives.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.
  
  

Professional Development

• Identifies own learning needs based on self-evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals.
• Assists with the orientation of new employees under the supervision of the RN.
• Seeks opportunities to further increase practice knowledge.
• Accountable for all documentation and completion of all required continuing education and competencies relevant to area of practice as defined by clinical management.
  
  

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited LPN school

Proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills and computer skills

Current Louisiana State license as LPN and BLS certification.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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