LPN: Community Health Nurse - Lafayette

Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Inc.; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Inc. is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential patient care and support Staff Physicians. The role involves administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring thorough documentation of patient activities.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma, graduate from an approved LPN/LVN program, and hold a current nursing license in Louisiana. Experience in medical/surgical settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Louisiana.
• Previous Medical/Surgical experience preferred, but not required.
• Basic knowledge of the nursing process, principles, Biology, Chemistry, and anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care to patients.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor vital signs and other health indicators.
• Provide patient education and support.
• Document patient care activities.
• Perform diagnostic tests as needed.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Vital signs monitoring

Patient education

Education

High School Graduate

Graduate of state approved LPN/LVN school of nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse in Louisiana

Job description

Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Inc. is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential patient care and support Staff Physicians. The role involves administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring thorough documentation of patient activities.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma, graduate from an approved LPN/LVN program, and hold a current nursing license in Louisiana. Experience in medical/surgical settings is preferred.