Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse

Company: The Maples
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: May 6, 2021

Job Description:

The Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following: * Accurately reports and records the patient's condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change. * Prepares in clinical/progress notes daily and incorporates into the clinical record weekly, and documents monthly recertifications/Master Treatment Plan Updates in coordination with the multidisciplinary treatment team. * Assists the patient with activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques. * Initiates and sustains the implementation of all physician orders. * Participates in case conferences, in-services and other programs and meetings as needed. * Responsible for communication to the physician when medical complications arise outside of the scope of hospital services, obtaining orders from MD and facilitating transfer of patient when applicable. * Performs other duties and special projects as required. BENEFITS: * Training available! * Health/Medical Plans - Blue Cross Blue Shield of LA * Dental - Mutual of Omaha * Vision - MetLife * Life Insurance - Mutual of Omaha * Disability Insurance - Mutual of Omaha

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