LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (PRN)

D&K Superior Staffing; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Marrero, Louisiana is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for PRN shifts. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in individualized treatment plans and performing various nursing duties. Ideal applicants will possess a valid LPN license in Louisiana and current CPR certification, preferably with experience in geriatric nursing. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, patience, and the ability to perform essential patient care functions.

Qualifications

• Valid license as an LPN in state of practice.
• Preferably with experience in long-term care of geriatric nursing.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Report any problems or emergencies to the proper department.
• Perform nursing duties such as ordering medications and taking vital signs.
• Assist with patient care needs and chart treatments accordingly.
• Maintains and supervises nursing records and related services; conducts regular rounds.

Skills

Problem-solving

Patient care

Medication administration

Team leadership

Education

Valid LPN license in the state of practice

Current CPR certification

Certification in a nursing specialty

Job description

Marrero, Louisiana, United States D&K Superior Staffing

About the job LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (PRN)

Our company is looking for a LPN PRN to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans for each assigned resident;
• Reports any problems or emergencies to proper department;
• Confers with nursing supervisor concerning the care and treatment of individual patients;
• Acts as team leader when requested;
• Performs nursing duties such as ordering medications, taking and recording of blood sugars, hemoccult, catherization, oxygen, blood pressures, etc.;
• Assists with food trays, linens, feedings, and other patient care needs as necessary;
• Pours and dispenses medications as directed by physicians;
• Coordinates admission, discharge and transfer of residents;
• Assists in training and supervision of nurses aides and CNAs;
• Charts treatments and medications according to prescribed policies;
• Maintains and supervises the maintenance of nursing and patient care records and related services as completed;
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily;
• Makes regular nursing rounds to an assigned group of patients, performing basic patient care functions;
• Assists in transporting patients to/from bathroom, in/out of wheelchairs, or to other required areas of facility.

Requirements:

• Valid license as an LPN in state of practice;
• Current Licensed L.P.N., preferably with experience in long-term care of geriatric nursing;
• Current CPR certification and additional certification in nursing specialty desired;
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables;