LPN Acute Care Cardiology Pulmonary Full-time Days

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The LPN provides hands-on bedside care in an acute care setting serving cardiac, medical, surgical, and post-critical-care patients. The role involves using practical nursing skills in a varied, fast-paced environment and caring for patients as individuals, while responding to their medical needs and requests. The LPN contributes to care planning, monitors patient condition, coordinates with the care team, supports safe and effective medication management, and educates patients and families. The position is at University Medical Center, part of LCMC Health, a community health system focused on providing care across Louisiana and beyond.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credential issued by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Perform priority technical skills and procedures required by the assigned area safely, effectively, efficiently, and legally.
Contribute to developing a plan of care for assigned patients.
Set or revise priorities for patient care based on acuity, resource availability, patient preference, and departmental needs.
Identify and manage medical needs, respond to data indicating potential health risks, and initiate actions to correct, reduce, or prevent risks.
Make decisions using scientific principles, experience, intuition, and standards of practice; delegate safely and appropriately to care team members.
Collaborate with care team members to identify actions that 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 according to 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, and questions or concerns.
Support continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communication, and a positive patient experience.
Initiate or maintain interventions to ensure safe and effective care, including medication management.
Educate patients and families using appropriate resources and continuum-of-care services.