Licensed Vocational Nurse, PRN

Jobtailor; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Louisiana is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care on the medical-surgical unit under the direction of an RN. You will gather data, report findings, carry out orders, and participate in therapeutic procedures.

Candidates must hold an active LPN/LVN license in Louisiana, have current BLS certification, and prefer 1–2 years in inpatient settings or critical care; vent/trach/PICC line exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold current LPN/LVN license in Louisiana.
• Current BLS certification required.
• 1 year inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Prior emergency or critical care experience preferred.
• Comfort working with vents/trachs/PICC lines preferred.
• Two years of direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care as directed by an RN on the unit.
• Gather and report patient data.
• Carry out orders from physicians and RNs.
• Perform therapeutic procedures as ordered.
• Follow PAM Health policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient data gathering

Therapeutic procedures

Vents management

Trach management

PICC line management

Direct patient care

Education

LPN/LVN licensure (Louisiana)

Job description

Provide appropriate nursing care as directed by an RN on the nursing unit
Gather and report patient data
Carry out orders
Perform therapeutic procedures on patients in an age- and population-appropriate manner
Follow PAM Health policies, procedures, and guidelines
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Requirements

• Holds current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state where the hospital resides
• Current BLS certification required
• One year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience preferred but not required
• Prior experience in emergency or critical care environments preferred
• Comfort working with vents/trachs/PICC lines preferred
• Two years of experience in direct patient care preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in providing nursing care under the direction of an RN, with a focus on patient data gathering, therapeutic procedures, and adherence to health policies. Holds essential certifications and experience in direct patient care, particularly in medical-surgical and critical care environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Practical Nurse
• BLS Certification
• Inpatient Medical-Surgical Nursing Experience
• Emergency Care Experience
• Direct Patient Care Experience

Hard Skills

• Patient Data Gathering
• Therapeutic Procedures
• Vents Management
• Trach Management
• PICC Line Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Current BLS Certification
• Licensed Practical Nurse License

Industry Keywords

• Nursing Care
• Patient Care
• Health Policies
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Critical Care