WEEKEND LPN - MEDICINE UNIT FLOOR 2

North Oaks Health System; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

North Oaks Health System in Hammond, LA is seeking a Weekend Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Medicine Unit Floor 2. The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and current LPN licensure in Louisiana, with the ability to stand for long periods and assist with patient care.

Under supervision of RNs or physicians, you will administer medications, help maintain quality patient care, document in patient records, and adhere to hospital policies and safety codes while

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school and currently licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners.
• Ability to stand for long periods and assist with patient care and transfers.
• Maintain good physical health to perform required nursing duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance of quality patient care.
• Administer medications.
• Document in the patient record.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
• Report incidents and injuries and maintain safety compliance.

Skills

LPN

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing school; Louisiana LPN license

Job description

WEEKEND LPN - MEDICINE UNIT FLOOR 2 - 13665

US:LA:Hammond | Nursing | Full Time

Posted 3 days ago

Description

Status: Full Time

Exempt: No

Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a member of the health care team, and is responsible for providing quality nursing care utilizing NOMC standards of practice. Will utilize effective communication between nursing personnel, physicians, other hospital departments, patients and families. Under supervision of a registered nurse or physician, is responsible for patient care limited to guidelines established by the LPN Board of Examiners

Other information:

A. Experience, Knowledge and Skill

• 1.Previous Experience Required:
• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school, and be currently licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners. Membership in an LPN organization is encouraged
• 2.Specialized or Technical Education Required:
• 3.Manual or Physical Skill Required:
• Must possess good physical health.
• 4.Physical Effort Required:
• Required to stand for long periods of time. Lifting and transporting of patients is required. Motor coordination and manual dexterity are necessary.

Strength: Medium Push: Occasionally Pull: Occasionally

Carry: Occasionally Lift: Occasionally Sit: Frequently

Stand: Frequently Walk: Frequently

Responsibilities:

• 1. Ensure the maintenance of quality patient care
• B. Administer medications
• C. Patient care issues
• E. Documentation in the patient record
• 2. Adhere to policy and procedure.
• A. Responsible for adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
• B. Adhere to acceptable dress code.
• C. Report all incidents and injuries.
• D. Report all medication errors.
• E. Comply with attendance policy.
• F. Knowledgeable of hospital safety codes.
• G. Report unsafe conditions.
• I. Account for medications.
• 3. Assist in operational functions.
• A. Assist Unit Coordinator/Director in maintenance of policies and procedures as designated.
• 4. Maintain satisfactory communications.
• A. Promote satisfactory relationships.
• B. Demonstrate professional manner.
• C. Office organization.
• A. Attend committee meetings as designated by Unit Coordinator/Director
• B. Attend in-service programs.
• C. Share knowledge with others.
• 6. Perform other duties as requested.
• 7. Follows North Oaks Health System’s Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
• 8. Is able to demonstrate competency in age specific criteria as applicable to job scope.

WEEKEND LPN - MEDICINE UNIT FLOOR 2 - 13665

Posted 3 days ago

US:LA:Hammond | Nursing | Full Time

Description

Status: Full Time

Exempt: No

Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a member of the health care team, and is responsible for providing quality nursing care utilizing NOMC standards of practice. Will utilize effective communication between nursing personnel, physicians, other hospital departments, patients and families. Under supervision of a registered nurse or physician, is responsible for patient care limited to guidelines established by the LPN Board of Examiners

Other information:

A. Experience, Knowledge and Skill

• 1.Previous Experience Required:
• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school, and be currently licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners. Membership in an LPN organization is encouraged
• 2.Specialized or Technical Education Required:
• 3.Manual or Physical Skill Required:
• Must possess good physical health.
• 4.Physical Effort Required:
• Required to stand for long periods of time. Lifting and transporting of patients is required. Motor coordination and manual dexterity are necessary.

Strength: Medium Push: Occasionally Pull: Occasionally

Carry: Occasionally Lift: Occasionally Sit: Frequently

Stand: Frequently Walk: Frequently

Responsibilities:

• 1. Ensure the maintenance of quality patient care
• B. Administer medications
• C. Patient care issues
• E. Documentation in the patient record
• 2. Adhere to policy and procedure.
• A. Responsible for adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
• B. Adhere to acceptable dress code.
• C. Report all incidents and injuries.
• D. Report all medication errors.
• E. Comply with attendance policy.
• F. Knowledgeable of hospital safety codes.
• G. Report unsafe conditions.
• I. Account for medications.
• 3. Assist in operational functions.
• A. Assist Unit Coordinator/Director in maintenance of policies and procedures as designated.
• 4. Maintain satisfactory communications.
• A. Promote satisfactory relationships.
• B. Demonstrate professional manner.
• C. Office organization.
• A. Attend committee meetings as designated by Unit Coordinator/Director
• B. Attend in-service programs.
• C. Share knowledge with others.
• 6. Perform other duties as requested.
• 7. Follows North Oaks Health System’s Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
• 8. Is able to demonstrate competency in age specific criteria as applicable to job scope.