Licensed Practical Nurse – PRN

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA seeks an Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care under RN supervision. The role emphasizes assessment, documentation, medication administration, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Candidates must hold Louisiana Practical Nurse license, BLS CPR, and demonstrate adaptability and resilience. This full-time position offers opportunities for growth within a recognized care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of School of Nursing required.
• Current Louisiana Practical Nurse license or compact state license.
• BLS CPR certification required.
• Must be adaptable, resilient and able to work within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and reassessments.
• Documents accurately according to hospital policy.
• Demonstrates competency in technology and computers.
• Demonstrates competency in medication administration.
• Organizes patient care and delegates tasks to unlicensed staff as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in planning and delivering care.

Skills

Assessment

Documentation

Medication administration

Team collaboration

EMR/Computers

Education

Graduate of School of Nursing

Louisiana Practical Nurse license

BLS CPR certified

Tools

Smart pumps

Computers

EMR software

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 suggestionsrecommendations for improved operations
• Has knowledge of and utilizes unit specific equipment appropriately
• Follows established hospitaldepartment safety policies
• Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and individuals bring to interactions
• Follows hospitaldepartment 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 DEMANDSWork 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

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