Licensed Practical Nurse

3 weeks ago

Baton Rouge, United States Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Full time
Job Description

Job Title : Licensed Practical Nurse - Wound Care Job Summary :
  • The LPN performs a variety of duties including but not limited to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of all educational programs designed to inform the patient/family/significant other about the patient's condition and treatment related to ostomy surgery, ostomies, wound care to include: decubitus ulcers, draining wounds, drain sites, and foot/nail care. Relies on education and training to complete responsibilities within scope of licensure as licensed practical nurse.

Experience, Education, Training, Special Skills, and Licensure :
  • 2-4 yrs LPN experience with one year wound care experience.
  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing
  • Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communication skills, computer skills
  • LPN

Job Function :
  1. Patient Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when-
    1. Patient psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrates changing data are performed at all times.
    2. A plan of care based on trends of similar patients, including patient education and discharge planning is formulated; Tailors and prioritizes caring practice to individual needs, including cultural/ethical/spiritual needs at all times.
    3. Active participation in the planning of routine transitional health care needs (i.e. treatment options patient placement options, end of life options) is provided at all times.
    4. Changes in patient's needs are immediately responded to and holistic care provided using independent clinical judgment based on knowledge drawn from education and experience at all times.
    5. Planned educational programs and information are adapted to individual patients and family by modifying teaching strategies or content and integrates this education during the delivery of patient care as evidenced by collaborates with patients/families to identify realistic desired outcomes.
    6. Efficiency in the delivery of care is ensured; immediate priorities are determined and solutions for problems offered as needed.
    7. Actively advocates for patient rights and identifies potential conflict counsel for resolution of conflict is sought as necessary.
    8. Variances from expected outcomes are identified and revisions in the plan of care made based patient outcomes as necessary.
    9. All patient care activities are accurately documented per documentation standards; Assistance is provided to the healthcare team with the documentation process as needed.
  2. Coordination of Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when-
    1. Communication/collaboration with the health care team members, patients and families is consistently provided to maximize patient outcomes at all times.
    2. Knowledge regarding unit initiatives is maintained, as evidence by the incorporation of the outcomes of the team/committees work into practice.
    3. Actively participates on unit teams, work groups and/ or committees as requested; Anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others.
  3. Quality: This will have been satisfactorily performed when-
    1. As a clinical resource to health care team members, serves as a mentor and preceptor, displays leadership behaviors, provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice as needed.
    2. Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.
    3. Evidence based practice and research findings are incorporated into nursing practice to enhance outcomes at all times.
    4. Carries out wound care treatment protocols as prescribed by a physician under the supervision of a RN in a diligent and professional manner.
    5. Utilize all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner in order to ensure efficient departmental operations and the provision of high quality health care services.
    6. Performs cleaning and other infection control duties in order to control infection risk.
    7. Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment, avoids waste, ensures conservation of all valuables of the nursing home.
    8. Promotes the quality and efficiency of his/her own performance through participation in staff educational programs, approved continuing education course, and specialized skill training programs.
    9. Prepares the treatment room, equipment
  4. Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when-
    1. Other duties as assigned are completed.
    2. Acts as a backup for others in the department as needed.


About Us

The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is a leading health care innovator in Louisiana and Mississippi. We bring together outstanding clinicians, the most advanced technology and leading research to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality and safest care possible.

This commitment is grounded in a history that is more than 100 years old, but reflected today by our strategic vision of transforming healthcare through superior performance and excellent patient care.
In the last fiscal year, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System had:
  • 1,747 Licensed Beds
  • 65,322 Discharges
  • 44,592 OR Procedures
  • 10,827 Full Time Employees
  • 331,360 Inpatient Days
  • 1,915 Active Medical Staff
  • 229,296 Emergency Visits

As a nonprofit, mission-focused Catholic healthcare ministry, we give special attention to our citizens who are most in need. During the most recent fiscal year, we provided more than $39 million in unreimbursed care and community support to the underprivileged.

Our health system is one of the largest in Louisiana, with hospitals, clinics and physicians located throughout Louisiana and in Mississippi. In fact, we provide care to almost half of Louisiana's citizens, and serve in Mississippi's largest metropolitan area. Because of our size and the partnerships we have with other local organizations, we are able to pool our resources and share cost and service efficiencies and learn from each other, thereby accelerating our ability to improve care and solve challenges.

Since our founding in Monroe, Louisiana in 1911, we have been blessed by the guidance of the Franciscan Sisters. Through their guidance and steadfast example, we have committed to assure that we perpetuate their healing ministry for another hundred years. It is a noble purpose we strive to fulfill every day.

Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, we serve patients across Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information system. Our health system has partnered with the State of Louisiana as it transforms its healthcare delivery system. The partnership includes inpatient acute care and primary care delivery in Baton Rouge and Bogalusa.

Following in the footsteps of our founders, the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, our team members and physicians are called to provide high quality care and compassion to all people, especially those most in need.

As we look to the future of our healthcare ministry, we chart our course by "going where we are called."

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