Practical Nurse - Licensed 1-3 (Medicine Unit)

State of Louisiana • Independence, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is seeking a Practical Nurse, Licensed 1-3 to join their team. This role is located in the Medicine Unit of a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department, with a network of board-certified physicians.

Requirements

• Possession of a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license, a temporary permit, or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state.

Nice To Haves

• IV therapy certification

Responsibilities

• Initial assessment and ongoing reassessment of patient including but not limited to bio-physical, psycho-social, environmental, selfcare, education and discharge planning factors.
• Provide direct patientcare in accordance with the scope and practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Document nursing interventions and patient education including patient response.
• Monitor changes in Cardiac rhythms and for abnormalities via Telemetry screens, notifying appropriate personnel.
• Communicate and coordinate patient care with Charge Nurse, oncoming nurse and other disciplines.
• Maintain Louisiana Practical Nurse licensure annually and CPR certification on or prior to the expiration date.
• Participate in staff development in-services based upon assessed learning needs.
• Participate in unit meetings, quality improvement activities and orientation of new staff.
• Obtain and maintain IV therapy certification on or before the expiration date.
• Any and all other duties as assigned to include ensuring departmental coverage.

Benefits

• Shift differentials ranging from $2.00 to $2.50 per hour, depending on the assigned shift.

What This Job Offers

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