LPN - MEDICINE UNIT FLOOR 2

North Oaks Health System; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

North Oaks Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Medicine Unit Floor 2 in Hammond, LA. This PRN—As Needed role involves 6:45 am to 7:15 pm shifts, one shift per pay period and one weekend shift per month.

The LPN will deliver quality care under supervision of an RN or physician, following NOMC standards and established guidelines. Responsibilities include administering medications, patient data collection, education, documentation, and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Must have current LA LPN license; membership in an LPN organization is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the maintenance of quality patient care.
• Administer medications.
• Uphold hospital policies and procedures and safety codes.
• Maintain clear patient records and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and team members.
• Assist in unit operations and inventory management.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Nursing care

Medication administration

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Job description

US:LA:Hammond | Nursing | PRN - As Needed

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Description

Status: PRN - As Needed

Shift: 6:45 am to 7:15 pm, 1 shift per pay period, 1 weekend shift per month

Exempt: No

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a member of the health care team, and is responsible for providing quality nursing care utilizing NOMC standards of practice. Will utilize effective communication between nursing personnel, physicians, other hospital departments, patients and families. Under supervision of a registered nurse or physician, is responsible for patient care limited to guidelines established by the LPN Board of Examiners.

Other information

• Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Must have current LA LPN license. Membership in an LPN organization is encouraged.
• Physical Demands: Strength: Medium; Push: Occasionally; Pull: Occasionally; Carry: Occasionally; Lift: Occasionally; Sit: Frequently; Stand: Frequently; Walk: Frequently

Responsibilities

• 1. Ensure the maintenance of quality patient care.
  A. Patient data collection
  B. Administer medications
  C. Patient care issues
  D. Patient education
  E. Documentation in the patient record.
• 2. Adhere to policy and procedure.
  A. Responsible for adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
  B. Adhere to acceptable dress code.
  C. Report all incidents and injuries.
  D. Report all medication errors.
  E. Comply with attendance policy.
  F. Knowledgeable of hospital safety codes.
  G. Report unsafe conditions.
  H. Provide clean environment.
  I. Account for medications.
• 3. Assist in operational functions.
  A. Assist Unit Coordinator/Director in maintenance of policies and procedures as designated.
  B. Assist in maintaining inventory.
• 4. Maintain satisfactory communications.
  A. Promote satisfactory relationships.
  B. Demonstrate professional manner.
  C. Office organization.
• 5. Participate in professional development activities.
  A. Attend committee meetings as designated by Unit Coordinator/Director B. Attend in-service programs. C. Share knowledge with others.
• 6. Perform other duties as requested.
• 7. Follows North Oaks Health System’s Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
• 8. Is able to demonstrate competency in age specific criteria as applicable to job scope.

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