Night Shift LPN — Post-Surgical Care Unit

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a Full Time night shift (7p-7a) in Lake Charles, LA. The LPN will provide comprehensive nursing care under RN supervision in the 5 Tower Orthopedic/Neurological Post Surgical Care Unit.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, medication administration, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. A Louisiana LPN license and BLS-CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of School of Nursing.
• Current Louisiana Practical Nurse license or compact state license.
• BLS-CPR certified.
• Strong in documentation and computer systems.
• Able to work with unlicensed staff under RN supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and reassessments.
• Documents accurately according to hospital policy.
• Demonstrates competency with smart pumps and medication administration.
• Organizes patient care and delegates to unlicensed staff as appropriate.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team from admit to discharge.
• Participates in unit PI plan and evidence-based practices.

Skills

Nursing care

Documentation

Technology competence

Unit teamwork

Education

Graduate of School of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse license (LA or compact)

BLS-CPR certified

Tools

Smart pumps

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a Full Time night shift (7p-7a) in Lake Charles, LA. The LPN will provide comprehensive nursing care under RN supervision in the 5 Tower Orthopedic/Neurological Post Surgical Care Unit.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, medication administration, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. A Louisiana LPN license and BLS-CPR certification are required.