LPN - Nights position at LHC Group in West Monroe

LHC Group is currently seeking to employ LPN - Nights on Sun, 17 Nov 2013 23:26:30 GMT. The LTAC LPN performs the functions of a Licensed Practical Nurse in providing patient care to patients in the hospital, for ages 18 through geriatrics. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Possesses good communication skills, both verbally and written. Is responsible for adhering to all LPN Nursing Practice Standards as they apply to patient care. Maintains accountability for nursing...

LPN - Nights

Location: West Monroe Louisiana

Description: LHC Group is currently seeking to employ LPN - Nights right now, this position will be placed in Louisiana. For detail informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. The LTAC LPN performs the functions of a Licensed Practical Nurse in providing patient care to patients in the hospital, for ages 18 through geriatrics. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Poss! esses good communication skills, both verbally and written. Is responsible for adhering to all LPN Nursing Practice Standards as they apply to patient care.

Maintains accountability for nursing practice and delivery of quality patient care through collaboration with the DON, therapists and other nursing staff.
Assists in the implementation of changes necessary for the departments involved to maintain and improve quality patient care.
Collaborates with the DON and staff nurses in the development and implementation of Performance Improvement measures.
Performs hands-on nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes for the patients.
Educates patients and families upon admission and at least weekly through documentation on IDTR and through established goals during PTC/POC.
Administers medication according to hospital policy and procedures within the designated time frames.
Assists with collection of patient history on! Nursing Assessments within specified time frame on patients a! s indicated. Obtains RN signature on all assessments.
Documents nursing interventions, changes in the patient's condition, physician visits, etc on the Nurses Daily flow sheet, according to hospital policy and procedure.
Identifies changes to patients' condition, including tests and lab results, vital signs, physical findings, etc. and reports to Charge Nurse as indicated.
Demonstrates an ability to perform duties in a manner consistent with the Patient's Bill of Rights.
Demonstrates an ability to take direction as indicated from the Charge Nurse in regard to patient care issues.
Performs patient treatments in accordance with physician orders in a timely manner.
Assists with other duties as indicated.
Demonstrates competency in the following skills: Ability to check the flow rate of a central line. Able to regulate central line flow rate. Able to change a central line site dressing. Able to change central line tubing. Able to flush central! line. Able to hang replacement fluids for central line.
Possesses knowledge of ventilator settings/parameters and telemetry/cardiac monitoring.
Dietary Management Responsibilities: supervising and/or delegating the supervision of patient tray checks for accuracy of each diet ordered, portion sizes of all three meals each day for each patient; reports discrepancies in the patient's meal and/or meal service to the Registered Dietician and if necessary, ensures that the correct tray is re-ordered and delivered to the patient in a timely manner.
Wound Care TS: Under the direct supervision of an RN, assists with the management of patients with ostomies and wounds (i.e. pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers, diabetic ulcers, burns, etc) by: assessment of the wound, recommendation of care to promote healing, evaluation of response to treatment, and recommendation of alternative treatment approaches when indicated.
Wound Care TS: Under the direct su! pervision of an RN, provides direct patient care and treatment of ostom! ies and wounds as follows: pulse lavage, vacuum assisted closure, and debridements.
Wound Care TS: Recommends patient care practices utilizing current national and regional standards.
Wound Care TS: Monitors all wound care patients for appropriateness of care at least weekly.
Wound Care TS: Coordinates the use of specialty bed surfaces for appropriateness of care.
Wound Care TS: Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals in the planning of cost-effective, high quality care for patients with wounds.
Wound Care TS: Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences with members of the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families.
Wound Care TS: Demonstrates clinical expertise in the performance and teaching of technical skills to the nursing staff and patients/families that is necessary to care for patients with wounds and ostomies.
Wound Care TS: Collects clinical dat! a on wound care patients and participates in performance improvement and quality assurance.
Wound Care TS: Coordinates wound care in-services for new hires and continued education for nursing staff.

Requirements

Formal Education : Associate Degree or certification equivalent Experience : Less than 6 months License, Registration, and / or Certification Requirement in state of employment. Education Requirements: * Licensed Practical Nurse from an accredited school of nursing.
License Requirements: * IV certification.

• CPR Certification.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of practice.

License Desired: * ACLS certification preferred.
Skill Requirements: * Knowledge of general nursing theory/practice.

Proud member of LHC Group. LHC Group is an equal opportunity employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required. Please visit our Career Center at http://ww! w.lhcgroup.com/ .
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If you were eligible to this positio! n, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to LHC Group.

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This position starts available on: Sun, 17 Nov 2013 23:26:30 GMT

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