Practical Nurse

2 weeks ago

Independence, United States State of Louisiana Full time

This position is located in the Outpatient Clinic. The shift will be determined by the Department Manager.  

Applicants may be required to have current BLS certification with the American Heart Association.  Please make sure to list all work history and detailed job duties.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.  

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* Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Sonia Johnson-HR Analyst A

Lallie Kemp Medical Center / Human Resources

52579 Hwy 51 South, Independence, La 70443

Office (985) 878-1384

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license, a temporary permit, or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state plus two years of experience as a licensed practical nurse.

Function of Work:

To provide basic nursing care to assigned patients/clients in stable conditions and in predictable situations in accordance with the Professional Nurses Practice Act.

Level of Work:

Advanced.

Supervision Received:

General from a Registered Nurse.

Supervision Exercised:

Functional over a group of Practical Nurses of lower levels and paraprofessionals.

Location of Work:

Statewide--health care facilities; correctional facilities.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from Practical Nurse--Licensed, 2 by the assignment of supervisory and/or specialized and technical nursing duties.Assigns, supervises, and directs the work performed by paraprofessionals and Practical Nurses of a lower level.

Provides sick call services to inmates housed in correctional facilities.

Provides emergency nursing care to inmates seeking access to medical treatment during non-sick call hours in correctional facilities.

Implements the assigned aspects of the patient teaching and discharge plan.

Intervenes appropriately and responds to deteriorating condition of patient.

Processes admissions, transfers and discharges.

Conducts and documents data base to include psychosocial and physical screening of patient and/or family.

Assists in developing nursing plan of care.

Prepares monthly nursing reports, charts, and other medical records.

Reviews accident and seizure reports.

Provides individual health counseling concerning diet, prenatal care, family planning, VD, and TB control under the direct supervision of Registered Nurse.

Documents activities in service records.

Assesses patient immunization status and administers appropriate immunizations.

Performs laboratory procedures such as hemoglobin, lead screening, electrophoresis, urinalysis, hearing, vision, and measurements.

Applies and changes dressings as assigned.

Uses medical equipment, i.e., intermittent suction and continuous suction machine.

Maintains routine enteral feedings.

May act as co-therapist in a group setting.

May instruct staff in basic nursing techniques.

May orient and train Practical Nurses of a lower level.

May schedule appointments for dental, eye, speech, language, and hearing care.

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