What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN (DAY SHIFT) FULL TIME position at NW LA War Veterans Home?
Function of Work:
To provide basic nursing care to patients/clients in accordance with the Professional Nurses Practice Act.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a license to practice practical nursing in Louisiana.
Incumbent is responsible for the performance of the following functions on a unit where the residents have a high acuity level:
25% Serves as lead worker over Practical Nurses of a lower level and the paraprofessional nursing staff.
10% Implements selective aspects of the nursing care plan, i.e., comfort, hygiene, safety measures, nutrition, etc. under progressively more generalized supervision from a Registered Nurse.
10% Observes residents for changes in physical, mental status or behavior and reports significant changes.
10% Prepares and administers medication and treatments in accordance with policies and procedures.
8% Transcribes physicians’ orders and records medication and resident’s condition in the medical record and other records.
6% Receives and gives change of shift reports. Requests stock drugs, medications and supplies as assigned.
6% Admits and discharges residents. Gathers information about resident’s past and current physical and mental status.
5% Obtains specimens for laboratory testing as assigned.
5% Takes vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
5% Assists physicians with routine examinations and treatments.
5% Makes rounds of assigned area to take resident census and note condition in respect to cleanliness and sanitation.
5% Applies dressings, ointments and other treatments as ordered and documents procedure. Initiates first aide and CPR as indicated.
Performs other related duties as required.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.48 - $31.00 per hour
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Application Question(s):
- MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK.
- MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUG SCREEN.
- MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 12 HOUR SHIFTS
Ability to Commute:
- Bossier City, LA 71112 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bossier City, LA 71112: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $31
