LPN II (LN IID)

Willis-Knighton Health System; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Willis Knighton Health System is seeking a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse for the Shreveport-area med/surg/tele floor. The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, accurate medication administration, and clear communication with physicians and care teams.

New grads are encouraged to apply. A sign-on bonus of $3,000 for a 1-year agreement or $5,000 for 2 years is offered to support transition and growth in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Louisiana.
• Experience in med/surg/tele nursing preferred but new grads encouraged to apply.
• Strong assessment and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Delegation of tasks to ancillary staff.
• Comprehensive assessments and documentation.
• Communicating with physicians and case managers.
• Patient education and accurate medication administration.
• Orientation with a 1:1 preceptor.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Delegation

Documentation

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

LPN licensure

Job description

Shreveport , LA

Nursing

Full-Time , Day , 7a

Willis Knighton Bossier 3 West med/surg/tele floor is looking for a motivated, organized Licensed Practical Nursewith exceptional assessment and communication skills!

Do you want to improve your organizational and critical thinking skills?Working on a med/surg/tele floor will give you this opportunity. Prior hospital nursing experience is recommended, but new graduates are encouraged to apply. This is your opportunity to obtain experience and prepare yourself for an RN degree if interested. The average nurse to patient ratio is 1:5–6, with the assistance of a nurse's aide. The patient population is a mixture of medical, surgical, and cardiac.

Your job responsibilities will include but are not limited to delegation of appropriate tasks to ancillary staff, comprehensive assessments and documentation, communicating with physicians and case manager, patient education, and accurate medication administration. All LPNsreceive a comprehensive hospital and unit-specific orientation where they are provided with 1:1 nursing instruction with a preceptor.

A sign-on bonus is offered for a 1-year ($3,000) or a 2-year ($5,000) agreement. Working in a med/surg/tele unit will prepare youif you are pursuingan RN degree.