Night Shift LPN: Patient Care & Team Collaboration

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care under the direction of the registered nurse. You will follow policies, procedures, and provider orders while adhering to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing standards.

The role requires strong assessment skills, teamwork with interdisciplinary staff, and commitment to service excellence and patient safety in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of School of Nursing and hold a current LPN license.
• BLS-CPR certification required.
• Must be able to work under supervision of RN and collaborate with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing assessments and reassessments.
• Documents accurately per hospital policy.
• Demonstrates competency with technology and smart pumps.
• Administers medications within scope of practice.
• Organizes patient care and delegates as appropriate.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team from admission to discharge.
• Participates in unit-based safety and quality initiatives.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Communication

Technology proficiency

Education

Louisiana Practical Nurse license

BLS-CPR certification

Graduate of School of Nursing

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Smart pumps

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care under the direction of the registered nurse. You will follow policies, procedures, and provider orders while adhering to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing standards.

The role requires strong assessment skills, teamwork with interdisciplinary staff, and commitment to service excellence and patient safety in a fast-paced hospital environment.