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LPN, Float Pool - Part Time Job in Lake Charles

Job Description

Summary:

The Licensed Practical assists the Registered Nurse in the delivery of patient care. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the LPN is responsible for administering direct patient care, treatments as ordered by the physician and administering medications as outlined by hospital policy and procedure.

Requirements:

Graduate of a State Board accredited Practical School of Nursing or equivalent

Six (6) months experience preferred.

Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Louisiana

Upon hire

BLS – upon hire

ACLS-within 6 months of hire

Demonstrates appropriate care and interventions for the medical surgical patient

Performs focal assessments in co-ordination with the Registered Nurse

Collaborates frequently with registered nurse

Demonstrates the ability to appropriately monitor and provide interventions for actual or potential patient adverse reaction to medications.

Demonstrates the ability to appropriately perform on-going focal assessment and care for medical surgical patient.

Demonstrates the proper use of various equipment appropriate to the care/treatment of medical surgical patients.

Documentation is complete and accurate.

Identifies and responds appropriately abnormal findings

Demonstrates appropriate care and interventions for the medical surgical patient

Work Type:

Part Time