LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - CARROLLTON COURTHOUSE

Company: Liberty Health
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Liberty Cares

With Compassion

At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Part Time, Days

Job Description:

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• Assists in direction of nursing services for unit/hall, in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act, and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. - - - -
• Delegates duties to professional nurses and non-professional nursing personnel and monitoring work performance under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. - - - -
• Observes patients for symptoms and/or reactions, including general physical and/or mental condition for signs, which may be indicative of adverse change. - - - -
• Assists with notifying attending physician of emergencies and death of patients in the unit. Implement changes in orders as instructed or ordered by physicians. - - - -
• Performs other duties as assigned.Job Requirements:
  
  
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  • Must be a high school graduate. - - - -
  • Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse, graduated from an accredited School of Nursing. - - - -
  • Must have a current, valid state license and submit proof of license renewal every other year. - - - -
  • Must be willing to work as charge nurses, and work as needed during emergencies to assure adequate coverage. - - - -
  • Must be willing to perform job duties of Nursing Assistant as needed. - - - -
  • Must provide quality nursing care to patients, follow doctors' orders, and have a genuine interest in geriatric nursing. Must be CPR certified yearly. Must attend in-service training, complete online training courses assigned, and other staff meetings as required. - - - -
  • Must be able to direct unit staff, assuring that work assignments are completed appropriately and timely. - - - -
  • Must be dependable, flexible, and able to work and cooperate well with al nursing personnel, other departments and have understanding, patience, and tact in working with patients, families, doctors, and others. - - - -
  • Must have ability to make decisions regarding nursing and unit problems, realizing that errors and incompetence may have serious consequences for patients and/or staff. - - - -
  • Must be able to work well under pressure, problem solve, and perform various jobs. - - - -
  • Must read, know, and follow personnel, department and Facility policies and procedures and adhere to local, state, and federal requirements. - - - -
  • Must wear appropriate uniform and name tag, and demonstrate professionalism at all times. Must have neat appearance and good personal hygiene.Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information.
    
    Background checks/drug-free workplace.
    
    EOE.
    
    
    
    
    
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