Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-Time (7PM - 7AM)

4 Horn Management•Rayville, LA

36d

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Nursing (DON), the LPN is responsible for providing care and treatment to clients and their families in various nursing situations under the direction and supervision of the DON and/or the licensed Medical Director. This is a full-time position. The hours will be 7PM - 7AM.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program
Must have a current license to practice nursing in the state of Louisiana
Must have at least one (1) year of experience in a clinical setting
Must have a current CPR certification
Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
Must be detail oriented and organized, with a natural passion to help people
Must have two (2) years uninterrupted sobriety if in personal recovery

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care to all clients through a variety of semi-skilled nursing responsibilities
Provides data entry of nursing observations, treatments, and performed procedures into EMR software
Maintains care plans including identification of problems and follow through
Provides feedback on all changes in clients’ conditions to nurse and/or physician in charge
Administers topical or sub-IM medications and completes proper documentation
Provides completed nursing assessments as required
Provides proper documentation for all obtained/administered labs, vital signs, and medication, charting appropriately
Provides data entry of demographics and lab orders into computer. Label correctly and place in cooling unit
Maintains knowledge and proficiency in assessments performed for Detox patients (CIWA, CIWA-B, and COWS)
Maintains and perform temperature checks on cooling units
Performs chart checks
Assists in maintaining orderly unit appearance and inventory
Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by Nurse Manager or Medical Director