LPN, 4 North New Med Surg - OLOL

Company: Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Unique LPN opportunity in the hospital with our Med Surg teams! On the job training provided! The Licensed Practical Nurse provides basic therapeutic nursing care according to established standards of practice under the direction and supervision of the RN. Provides care to those patients and caregivers whose care requirements are routine and standardized with predictable outcomes. Assists the RN and healthcare team to achieve desired patient outcomes. Relies on education, training and established guidelines to complete responsibilities. Initially requires instruction and guidance to accomplish job which should develop into working under general supervision.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation: Graduate of an accredited LPN schoolLicensure: Current Louisiana State license as LPN and BLS certification.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES* Prepare sterile instruments, table, and patients for special procedures.* Assist during procedures.* Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direction and supervision of the RN.* Reviews diagnostic test results and reports abnormal results and changes in patient condition to the RN, physician and appropriate healthcare team members in a timely manner.* Administers prescribed medications, therapies and treatments in accordance with practical nursing standards.* Maintains and reviews patient medical records, notes and physician orders, documents all patient care activities in accordance with documentation standards.* Implements components of the plan of care within the LPN scope of practice and competency to promote desired outcomes* Assists with discharge planning and carrying out the patient's teaching plan under the direction of the RN.* Evaluates and maintains the environment to promote patient and healthcare team safety.* Provides compassionate basic nursing care, maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.* Assists physicians, RNs and health care team members with data collection, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient and families care to achieve desired outcomes.* Seeks opportunities to further increase practice knowledge.* Accountable for all documentation and completion of all required continuing education and competencies relevant to area of practice as defined by clinical management.* Perform other related duties as assigned.#CB

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