LPN: Team-Driven Patient Care & Professional Growth

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care under the direction of the registered nurse. The LPN will perform duties within scope of practice and follow Louisiana Board of Nursing standards.

The role reports to the Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse and involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team throughout admission to discharge, adhering to hospital policies and unit procedures.

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

• Performs assessments and reassessments of patients.
• Documents accurately according to hospital policy.
• Possesses competency in use of technology and computers.
• Demonstrates competency in medication administration.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in planning and organizing patient care from admit to discharge.
• Follows evidence-based policies and procedures for nursing practice.
• Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of the Unit PI plan.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Documentation

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of School of Nursing

Louisiana Practical Nurse license

BLS-CPR certified

Tools

EHR

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care under the direction of the registered nurse. The LPN will perform duties within scope of practice and follow Louisiana Board of Nursing standards.

The role reports to the Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse and involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team throughout admission to discharge, adhering to hospital policies and unit procedures.