Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time - 7p-7a

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families under the direction of the registered nurse. Duties are performed within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with LCMH policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols, and provider orders. The role adheres to practice standards governed by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.

Reports directly to the Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments and reassessments of patients.
• Documents accurately according to hospital policy.
• Possesses competency in the use of technology and computers.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of smart pumps.
• Demonstrates competency in medication administration.
• Organizes patient care and delegates to unlicensed staff as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in planning and organizing patient care from admit to discharge.
• Demonstrates best practices in a consistent and positive manner: Huddles, Service Excellence principles, and competency in unit-based procedures.
• Follows evidence-based policies and procedures for nursing practice.
• Competently performs unit-specific procedures.
• Assists the RN in the development and implementation of the plan of care.
• Encourages and supports non-licensed personnel.
• Consistently participates in the multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations.
• Has knowledge of and utilizes unit-specific equipment appropriately.
• Follows established hospital/department safety policies.
• Understands and appropriately responds to cultural variables in interactions.
• Follows hospital/department infection control policies.
• Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in the implementation of the Unit PI plan.

Requirements

• Graduate of a School of Nursing.
• Current Louisiana Practical Nurse license or compact state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• BLS-CPR certified.
• Emotional stability and resilience; adaptability to change; decisiveness and forethought.
• Receptive to delegated responsibilities and works within scope of practice.
• Basic problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands

• Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, stooping, and lifting.
• The work environment may be physically confining.
• Visual acuity is required for a variety of specific activities.
• Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive hearing devices if duties require listening with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, and bowel sounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.