Practical Nurse - Licensed 1-3 (Medicine Unit)
State of Louisiana•Independence, LA
•Onsite
About The Position
Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is seeking a Practical Nurse, Licensed 1-3 to join their team. This is a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana, offering a wide range of services including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. The position is located in the Medicine Unit.
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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
