LPN - ORTHO NEUROSURGERY

North Oaks Health System; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

North Oaks Health System in Hammond, LA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Orthopedic Neurosurgery unit. The role supports patient care under supervision of RN/MD following NOMC standards.

The shift is 7pm–7am and this full-time position emphasizes medication administration, patient education, and documentation. Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with an LA LPN license, and be committed to safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current Louisiana LPN license required.
• Membership in an LPN organization encouraged.
• Shift: 7p–7a; full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the maintenance of quality patient care.
• Administer medications and document in the patient record.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining inventory.
• Promote satisfactory relationships and professional conduct.
• Participate in professional development activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing school

LA LPN license

Job description

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.
   • Patient data collection
   • Administer medications
   • Patient care issues
   • Patient education
   • Documentation in the patient record.
2. Adhere to policy and procedure.
   • Responsible for adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
   • Adhere to acceptable dress code.
   • Report all incidents and injuries.
   • Report all medication errors.
   • Comply with attendance policy.
   • Knowledgeable of hospital safety codes.
   • Report unsafe conditions.
   • Provide clean environment.
   • Account for medications.
3. Assist in operational functions.
   • Assist Unit Coordinator/Director in maintenance of policies and procedures as designated.
   • Assist in maintaining inventory.
4. Maintain satisfactory communications.
   • Promote satisfactory relationships.
   • Demonstrate professional manner.
   • Office organization.
5. Participate in professional development activities.
   • Attend committee meetings as designated by Unit Coordinator/Director
   • Attend in-service programs.
   • 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.

LPN - ORTHO NEUROSURGERY - 13870

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US:LA:Hammond | Nursing | Full Time

Description

Status: Full Time

Shift: 7p-7a

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.
   • Patient data collection
   • Administer medications
   • Patient care issues
   • Patient education
   • Documentation in the patient record.
2. Adhere to policy and procedure.
   • Responsible for adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
   • Adhere to acceptable dress code.
   • Report all incidents and injuries.
   • Report all medication errors.
   • Comply with attendance policy.
   • Knowledgeable of hospital safety codes.
   • Report unsafe conditions.
   • Provide clean environment.
   • Account for medications.
3. Assist in operational functions.
   • Assist Unit Coordinator/Director in maintenance of policies and procedures as designated.
   • Assist in maintaining inventory.
4. Maintain satisfactory communications.
   • Promote satisfactory relationships.
   • Demonstrate professional manner.
   • Office organization.
5. Participate in professional development activities.
   • Attend committee meetings as designated by Unit Coordinator/Director
   • Attend in-service programs.
   • 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.