LPN

brspecialty; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

brspecialty in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our care team in a full-time position. The LPN will assess health status, participate in care plans, implement interventions, and delegate tasks within scope under supervision.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited program, active LPN license, IV fluids course, BLS/ACLS certifications, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical/vocational nursing.
• Must hold a current state license and 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical/vocational nursing

Current state LPN license

Course in administration of IV fluids

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification recognized

IV Certification recognized

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

# LPNBaton Rouge, LA 70809## OverviewPosition TypeFull Time## DescriptionThe 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.## Qualifications1. Graduate of an accredited school of practical/vocational nursing.2. Must hold a current state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the standards of the State Board of Nursing.3. Must have completed course in administration of IV fluids before starting IVs or hanging solutions.4. Medical/surgical experience is preferred.5. Critical Care experience is recommended, required for direct observation bed units6. Must be able to read, write, and speak English7. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)8. BLS Certification required9. ACLS Certification recognized10. IV Certification recognized.