LPN (Day)- Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide inpatient physical rehabilitation services. The role includes nursing care delivery, documenting patient records, and administering medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Candidates must hold a current Louisiana nursing license and be CPR certified.

Join our team to impact lives positively through dedicated patient care in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Current La. License as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• CPR Certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Administer medications and perform treatments as prescribed.
• Maintain patient records and documents accurately.

Job description

JOB PURPOSE OR MISSION

Provide Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation services to all patients at a level consistent with BRRH mission, vision and values. Administers nursing care to designated patients under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties in accordance with the needs of the age population served as defined in the department's scope of care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs patient care according to standards of care and the needs of the patient.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Collects data from patient and family for R.N. evaluation and development of a teaching plan.
• Teaches family and patients.
• Safely and properly administers medications as ordered by physician.
• Performs treatments as prescribed by physician.
• Uses the nursing care plan in daily assignments, able to review, and, under supervision, modify the plan of care.
• Directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties.
• Monitors IVs and blood for proper functioning and reports any untoward side effect to the R.N. immediately.
• Starts IVs prn and as ordered by physician.
• Recognizes patient care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care crises.
• Collects data essential to R.N. Assessment and reports deviations from normal to the R.N.
• Collects assessment data within eight hours of admission, as observed by chart review.
• Assist with reassessing patient according to unit standards and/or hospital policy, as patient needs dictate and reports pertinent changes in patient status to the R.N.
• Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient's medical treatment.
• Documents appropriately in all assigned patient records.
• Accurately documents medication administration, treatments, collected data, interventions, and unusual occurrences, as observed by chart review.
• Completes documentation before end of shift, as observed by chart review.
• Demonstrates ability to observe and record the signs, symptoms, and behaviors including the physiological status of patients.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current La. License as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• CPR Certified