Licensed Practical Nurse - Telemetry 2 (nights)

FMOL Health; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide basic nursing care under supervision of the RN for routine and standardized care with predictable outcomes. You will support the healthcare team, document care, and assist with discharge teaching.

This role emphasizes direct patient care, safe medication administration, and collaboration to achieve positive patient outcomes in Monroe, LA. A Louisiana LPN license or eligible permit and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited LPN Program is required.
• Licensed LPN in Louisiana or eligible work permit with BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care under the direction of the RN.
• Review diagnostic test results and report abnormalities promptly.
• Administer prescribed medications and therapies per standards.
• Document patient records and physician orders accurately.
• Implement plan of care within LPN scope and competency.
• Assist with discharge planning and patient teaching under supervision.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and healthcare staff.
• Provide compassionate basic nursing care while protecting patient privacy.

Skills

English communication

Computer skills

Education

Graduate of Accredited LPN Program

Graduate of Accredited LPN Program High School

Job description

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: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
  • Direct patient care is provided utilizing the nursing process under the direction and supervision of the RN at all times.
  • Diagnostic test results are reviewed and abnormal results and changes in patient condition are reported to the RN, physician and appropriate healthcare team members immediately.
  • Prescribed medications, therapies and treatments are administered in accordance with practical nursing standards at all times.
  • Patient medical records, notes and physician orders are accurately reviewed and maintained; All patient care activities are accurately documented in accordance with documentation standards at all times.
  • Components of the plan of care within the LPN scope of practice and competency are implemented to promote desired outcomes at all times.
  • Assistance is provided with discharge planning and carrying out the patient's teaching plan under the direction of the RN at all times.
  • The environment to promote patient and healthcare team safety is evaluated and maintained at all times.
  • Compassionate basic nursing care is provided while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Coordination of Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
  • The execution patient's plan of care is effectively collaborated with the supervising RN at all times.
  • Physicians, RNs and health care team members are effectively assisted with data collection, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient and families care to achieve desired outcomes.
  • As an advocate for the patient, supports the patient's psychological, ethical, spiritual and cultural needs by collaborating with the RN and healthcare team.
  • Healthcare team members are sought out to serve as a resource to increase practice knowledge.
  • Active participation on unit teams, work groups and/ or committees is provided as requested; anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others.
  • Outcomes of the team/committees' work are supported and put into practice; keeps informed of Unit initiatives.
  • Assistance is provided with the orientation of new employees under the supervision of the RN as requested.
• Quality: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
  • Knowledge of unit-based quality improvement initiatives is demonstrated at all times.
  • Active participation in Quality improvement initiatives is provided by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.
• Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
  • Other duties as assigned are completed.

Education

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited LPN Program High School
• Graduate of Accredited LPN program

Special Skills

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

License/ Certification

• Licensed as LPN in state of Louisiana or work permit and BLS certification