LPN

American Advanced Management; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Baton Rouge is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to be an integral member of the health care team. The LPN will participate in patient assessments and implement care strategies within their scope of practice. Essential qualifications include a valid nursing license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and medical/surgical experience. This is a critical role demanding strong communication and collaborative skills, contributing to safe and effective patient care.

Qualifications

• Current state license and ability to maintain license renewal.
• Completion of course in administration of IV fluids required.
• Medical/surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in assessment of health status of individuals and groups.
• Implement care strategies within the LPN scope of practice.
• Delegate activities within the LPN scope of practice.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical/vocational nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

The LPN functions as a health care team member. The LPN contributes to the assessment of the health status of individuals and groups, participates in the development and modification of the plans of care, implements care strategies within the LPN scope of practice, renders safe care, participates in evaluation of responses to care interventions, delegates activities within the LPN scope of practice, and performs additional functions for which the LPN has been trained within the professional scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical/vocational nursing.
• Must hold a current state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the standards of the State Board of Nursing.
• Must have completed course in administration of IV fluids before starting IVs or hanging solutions.
• Medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Critical Care experience is recommended, required for direct observation bed units
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• BLS Certification required
• ACLS Certification recognized
• IV Certification recognized.