LPN: Patient Care & Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care under the direction of an RN. The role emphasizes patient assessment, accurate documentation, and safe medication administration in a collaborative, evidence-based environment.

Qualified candidates hold a Louisiana LPN license (or compact state license) and BLS/CPR certification. The position supports our focus on quality patient care and adherence to infection control and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of School of Nursing
• Current Louisiana Practical Nurse license or compact state license
• BLS CPR certified
• Requires emotional stability and resilience; must be adaptable to change; be decisive and demonstrate forethought
• Must be receptive to delegated responsibilities and work within scope of practice
• Possesses basic problem solving skills

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments and reassessments of patients
• Documents accurately according to hospital policy
• Demonstrates competency in use of technology and computers
• Demonstrates competency in medication administration
• Organizes patient care and delegates to unlicensed staff as appropriate
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in planning and organizing patient care from admit to discharge
• Follows evidence based policies and procedures for nursing practice
• Assist the RN in development and implementation of plan of care
• Encourages and supports non licensed personnel
• Consistently participates in the multidisciplinary approach to patient care

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Medication administration

Technology proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of School of Nursing

Louisiana Practical Nurse license or compact state license

BLS CPR certified

Tools

EMR software

Smart pumps

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care under the direction of an RN. The role emphasizes patient assessment, accurate documentation, and safe medication administration in a collaborative, evidence-based environment.

Qualified candidates hold a Louisiana LPN license (or compact state license) and BLS/CPR certification. The position supports our focus on quality patient care and adherence to infection control and safety policies.