LPN

North Caddo Medical Center•Benton, LA

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse administers nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a physician. They will assess the health status of assigned patients and collaborate with the Physician to establish a basis for patient care. Contributes to the planning of nursing interventions, administers medication, may perform specific I.V. therapy, documents and communicates changes in patient condition to other members of the health care team. Provides information regarding disease process and diagnostic procedures. Assists in scheduling referrals, appointments, and consults. Participates in staff development; continuing education programs and performance improvement and quality checks. Promotes consistent customer centered services. Respects patient’s right to privacy. Has the ability to plan and provide nursing care for patients with “age-related” problems. Assumes responsibility for own continuing education. The LPN must follow hospital and clinic policy and procedures. Additional job duties or functions, not related to their department, may be requested per administration to assist in other areas of the hospital within their capabilities.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Vocational Nursing Program
Current licensure in the state of Louisiana
Basic Life Support (BLS) is mandatory
Understands use and limitations of equipment
Familiar with standard methods and techniques
Possess critical thinking skills, decisive judgment
Capable of collecting, receiving, processing, testing, and storing specimens
Setup and adjustment of equipment
Basic knowledge of regulations

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Neonatal Resuscitation (NSP)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Responsibilities

Administers nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a physician
Assess the health status of assigned patients and collaborate with the Physician to establish a basis for patient care
Contributes to the planning of nursing interventions
Administers medication
May perform specific I.V. therapy
Documents and communicates changes in patient condition to other members of the health care team
Provides information regarding disease process and diagnostic procedures
Assists in scheduling referrals, appointments, and consults
Participates in staff development, continuing education programs and performance improvement and quality checks
Promotes consistent customer centered services
Respects patient’s right to privacy
Has the ability to plan and provide nursing care for patients with “age-related” problems
Assumes responsibility for own continuing education
Follow hospital and clinic policy and procedures
Additional job duties or functions, not related to their department, may be requested per administration to assist in other areas of the hospital within their capabilities.