Licensed Practical Nurse: Team-Based Patient Care

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care under the direction of the registered nurse. The role emphasizes patient assessments, medication administration, documentation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team from admission to discharge.

The incumbent will work within the Louisiana State Board of Nursing standards and hospital policies, using smart pumps and EMR systems to ensure safe, high-quality care while supporting

Qualifications

• Graduate of School of Nursing.
• Current Louisiana Practical Nurse license or compact state license as LPN.
• BLS CPR certified.
• Emotional stability and resilience; adaptable to change; decisive.
• Willing to work within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments and reassessments of patients.
• Documents accurately according to hospital policy.
• Uses technology and computers proficiently.
• Demonstrates competency in medication administration.
• Organizes patient care and delegates to unlicensed staff.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team from admit to discharge.
• Supports unit-based procedures and infection control policies.
• Assists RN in development and implementation of plans of care.
• Participates in multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Team collaboration

Electronic medical records

Vital signs monitoring

Nursing care coordination

Education

Graduate of School of Nursing

LPN license (Louisiana)

BLS CPR certification

Tools

Smart pumps

EMR proficiency

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care under the direction of the registered nurse. The role emphasizes patient assessments, medication administration, documentation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team from admission to discharge.

The incumbent will work within the Louisiana State Board of Nursing standards and hospital policies, using smart pumps and EMR systems to ensure safe, high-quality care while supporting