LPN: Patient-Centered Care & Team Collaboration

Lake Charles Memorial Health

Lake Charles (LA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care under RN supervision in Lake Charles, LA. The role emphasizes patient assessment, accurate documentation, medication administration, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Candidates must Graduate of School of Nursing, hold a Louisiana Practical Nurse license (or compact state license), and be BLS-CPR certified.

Qualifications

Graduate of School of Nursing.
Current Louisiana Practical Nurse license or compact state license as Licensed Practical Nurse.
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

Provides comprehensive nursing care to patients under the direction of the registered nurse.
Performs assessments and reassessments of patients.
Documents accurately according to hospital policy.
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.
Assists the RN in development and implementation of plan of care.
Participates in multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations.