LPN Inpatient Rehab

Iberia Medical Center • New Iberia, LA

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About The Position

Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia, Louisiana, is hiring a full-time LPN Inpatient Rehab. The LPN renders safe nursing care to adult and geriatric patients and supervises, directs, and monitors assigned nursing care. Duties include administering medications, performing venipuncture and bladder/bowel management, and assisting with the supervision and training of CNAs. Care is based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs. The role also involves coordinating discharge planning, participating in improvement efforts, promoting a professional image, and maintaining the confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient and organizational information.

The position works in patient-care areas and routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, as well as potential exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. The role is classified as heavy work, with occasional exertion of 50–100 pounds, frequent exertion of 25–50 pounds, and constant exertion of 10–20 pounds to move objects. Days and evening shifts are available.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
• Current license as an LPN in the state of Louisiana.
• Knowledge of the nursing process and nursing principles.
• Knowledge of anatomy.
• Basic knowledge of biology and chemistry.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other team members.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Render safe nursing care to patients.
• Supervise, direct, and monitor assigned nursing care.
• Administer medications and perform venipuncture and bladder/bowel management.
• Assist in the supervision and training of CNAs.
• Provide care to adult and geriatric patients based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria.
• Assess, collaborate, and coordinate planning for patients’ discharge needs and readiness for discharge.
• Participate in departmental and hospital improvement plans.
• Serve as a positive role model for peers and promote a professional image of Iberia Medical Center.
• Maintain the confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient and organizational information.

Benefits

• Great medical benefit plan.
• Participation in a robust state pension plan.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed