LPN – Med Surg – FT – Nights

Savoy Medical; Louisiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Savoy Medical in Louisiana seeks an LPN to provide direct and indirect patient care that addresses psychosocial, physical and general needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role requires current LPN licensure in Louisiana and BCLS certification, with ACLS/PALS encouraged.

Six months to one year of experience is preferred and arrhythmia training is desirable. You will collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to monitor patients, communicate changes, and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure in the State of Louisiana.
• Current BCLS certification (every two years).
• ACLS certification encouraged.
• Current PALS certification encouraged.
• Minimum of six months to one year of work experience is preferred.
• Successful completion of arrhythmia course.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Communicate with physicians and team about changes in patient condition.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
• Perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

Skills

Direct patient care under RN

Communication with physicians

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Louisiana

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification encouraged

PALS Certification encouraged

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides direct and indirect patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Maintains regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about changes in patient's clinical condition. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

Qualifications:

• Current LPN licensure in the State of Louisiana.
• Current BCLS certification (every two (2) years.
• ACLS certification encouraged.
• Current PALS certification encouraged.
• Minimum of six months to one year of work experience is preferred
• Successful completion of arrhythmia course