Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-Time (7PM - 7AM)

4 Horn Management; Monroe, Rayville (LA, LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

4 Horn Management in Monroe, LA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time night shift (7PM–7AM). Reporting to the DON and Medical Director, you will provide patient care, document observations in the EMR, maintain care plans, and communicate changes to the charge nurse.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited LPN program, current Louisiana license, at least 1 year of clinical experience, CPR certification, the ability to work independently and with a team, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
• Current Louisiana nursing license.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Two years of uninterrupted sobriety if in personal recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to clients and document observations in EMR.
• Enter nursing data into EMR and maintain care plans.
• Document labs, vital signs, and medications.
• Flag changes in patient conditions to the nurse in charge.
• Administer topical or IM medications and document properly.
• Assist in maintaining unit appearance and inventory.

Skills

CPR certification

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) diploma

Tools

EMR software

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-Time (7PM - 7AM)

Medical FullTime Professional Monroe, LA, Rayville, LA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2989

JOB TITLE: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Reporting to the Director of Nursing (DON), the LPN is responsible for providing care and treatment to clients and their families in various nursing situations under the direction and supervision of the DON and/or the licensed Medical Director. This is a full-time position. The hours will be 7PM - 7AM.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Provides nursing care to all clients through a variety of semi-skilled nursing responsibilities
• Provides data entry of nursing observations, treatments, and performed procedures into EMR software
• Maintains care plans including identification of problems and follow through
• Provides feedback on all changes in clients’ conditions to nurse and/or physician in charge
• Administers topical or sub-IM medications and completes proper documentation
• Provides completed nursing assessments as required
• Provides proper documentation for all obtained/administered labs, vital signs, and medication, charting appropriately
• Provides data entry of demographics and lab orders into computer. Label correctly and place in cooling unit
• Maintains knowledge and proficiency in assessments performed for Detox patients (CIWA, CIWA-B, and COWS)
• Maintains and perform temperature checks on cooling units
• Assists in maintaining orderly unit appearance and inventory
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by Nurse Manager or Medical Director

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: ( Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.)

• Required to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Required to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Required to frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and rarely lift the max of up to 75 lbs.
• Required specific vision abilities: Close vision

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program
• Must have a current license to practice nursing in the state of Louisiana
• Must have at least one (1) year of experience in a clinical setting
• Must have a current CPR certification
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be detail oriented and organized, with a natural passion to help people
• Must have two (2) years uninterrupted sobriety if in personal recovery

Second Chances is an Equal Opportunity Company.