Licensed Practical Nurse PRN - Medicine Unit - Our Lady of the Angels

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care

Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direction and supervision of the RN.

Collaborates with the supervising RN on the execution of the patient's plan of care.

Demonstrates knowledge of unit based quality improvement initiatives.

Identifies own learning needs based on self-evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited LPN school

Proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills and computer skills

Licensed as LPN in state of Louisiana or work permit and BLS certification

About Us

Our Lady of the Angels Hospital is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. The health system was organized in 1984 to unite three existing hospitals in Louisiana which were already part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady's mission of extending the healthcare of Jesus Christ to those most in need. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the health system serves patients across the State of Louisiana through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information systems and currently employs over 10,000 individuals.

Our Lady of the Angels Hospital's exceptional team members put their hearts and souls into serving the Washington Parish community all day, every day. They appreciate the trust that the community places in them, and they strive to continually offer enhanced innovation and expanded access to quality healthcare, close to home.