LPN Per Diem - Orthopedic Surgery Medicine

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame to provide care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. Supervises the activities of Certified Nursing Assistance, Nurse Technicians and Unit Assistants.

Requirements

• Successfully completed Board Certified Nursing Program
• Current Louisiana LPN Licensure
• Current BLS required. BLS certification must be through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• Intravenous (IV) Therapy certification required.
• Ability to meet weekend and holiday requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certification requirements vary by department.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame to provide care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members.
• Supervises the activities of Certified Nursing Assistance, Nurse Technicians and Unit Assistants.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree