Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Med-Surg Night Shift

Franklin Medical Center•Winnsboro, LA

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides professional nursing services consistent with their qualifications and training, along with non-professional services as directed. The role performs patient care according to established standards, policies, and procedures. The nurse participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating individual patient care under RN supervision and may act as Charge Nurse when necessary. This is a Med-Surg night-shift position with 12-hour shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on a rotating schedule of seven shifts on and seven shifts off. The LPN reports to a Supervisor or Charge Nurse, directly supervises no positions, and has regular contact with hospital departments, physicians, and the public. The required uniform color is royal blue.

Requirements

Graduate of a course for Licensed Practical Nurses.
Current LPN license.
Current CPR update.
Work experience is desirable but not essential.

Nice To Haves

IV Therapy course.

Responsibilities

Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating individual patient care; listen to reports, understand assignments, and act as Charge Nurse when necessary.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments, verify medication and treatment records, document care and patient reactions, and report errors or inconsistencies promptly.
Maintain familiarity with administered drugs and count narcotics every shift.
Use appropriate aseptic, isolation, and sterile techniques.
Assist with physician rounds and dressings; record verbal orders and instructions and share relevant information.
Administer IV therapy and assist the RN in monitoring blood. If certified, administer IVPB solutions, hang IVPBs, and perform venipuncture in accordance with policy.
Admit patients, assemble charts, make assessments, and collect data.
Provide personal care and promote patient comfort and safety, including assistance with meals, hygiene, ambulation, exercise, and massages.
Collect and properly label ordered specimens, including sputum, stool, urine, and vomitus.
Track intake and output; take and accurately record vital signs and level of consciousness; monitor patient condition and report significant symptoms or changes.
Discharge patients, disassemble charts, provide prescriptions or instructions, confirm appointment understanding, and complete and sign discharge summaries.
Maintain equipment, check for malfunctions, report problems, and perform cleaning duties as necessary.
Complete assigned work efficiently and at a steady pace; perform other nursing-related duties and rotate to other areas when requested by the supervisor.
Follow facility rules, policies, procedures, dress code, confidentiality and patient privacy requirements, and maintain professional working relationships.
Maintain attendance and a current health record, notify Nursing Service when unable to work, and complete the annual physical on the hiring anniversary.
Keep nursing knowledge current, attend in-service training and staff meetings, participate in seminars when possible, and keep CPR credentials updated.