LPN - Post Surgical

LCMC Health • Marrero, LA

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About The Position

The LPN provides hands-on nursing care to patients in a post-surgical setting and may care for patients across cardiac, medical, surgical, and post-critical-care areas. The role involves direct patient and family interaction, applying nursing knowledge and technical skills in a varied clinical environment, and contributing to safe, effective, compassionate care.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure through the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform the priority technical skills and procedures required by the assigned area safely, effectively, efficiently, and legally.
• Contribute to developing plans of care for assigned patients.
• Set or revise priorities for patient-care activities based on acuity, available resources, patient preferences, and departmental needs.
• Identify and manage medical needs by responding to information indicating potential health risks and taking action to correct, reduce, or prevent those risks.
• Make decisions based on scientific principles, experience, intuition, and standards of practice; delegate safely and appropriately to care team members.
• Collaborate with care team members to identify ways to improve patient care, and seek supervision, consultation, or assistance when needed.
• Use available resources to resolve and prevent problems that cannot be managed independently.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with established guidelines.
• Maintain and advocate for a safe environment.
• Communicate with patients, families, and appropriate care team members about significant events, changes in patient condition, questions, and concerns.
• Promote continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communication, and a positive patient experience.
• Initiate or maintain interventions for safe and effective care, including medication management.
• Educate patients and families using appropriate resources and continuum-of-care services.

What This Job Offers

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