Licensed Practical Nurse

4 hours ago

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Full time
About Us

The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is a leading healthcare innovator in Louisiana and Mississippi, dedicated to transforming healthcare through superior performance and excellent patient care.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team in a long-term care setting. As a LPN, you will provide basic therapeutic nursing care to residents, working under the direction and supervision of the RN. Your responsibilities will include collecting and analyzing resident data, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and responding to emergency situations.

Responsibilities
  1. Performance Excellence
    1. Plan and provide advanced professional nursing care to residents, including collecting and analyzing data, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and responding to emergency situations.
    2. Assist other nursing personnel in the administration of total resident care and serve on nursing units as assigned.
    3. Administer medications and treatments, start I.V.s, place NG tubes, insert Foley catheters, obtain blood samples, maintain resident charts and progress reports, and respond to basic and emergency resident needs.
    4. Provide direction and guidance in the proper use, care, and control of material resources and medications; appraise quality and effectiveness of material, equipment, and facilities and report results to supervisory personnel; maintain standards of cleanliness in assigned areas.
    5. Initiate emergency procedures, request laboratory tests, and provide nursing instructions to supportive staff personnel.
    6. Coordinate and observe activities of supportive nursing staff and make recommendations for improvements in the quality and effectiveness of nursing care provided to residents.
    7. Provide resident and family instructions to facilitate progressive and recuperative medical programs.
    8. Serve as a professional interface with physicians and ancillary personnel to obtain and communicate information regarding resident care and related medical programs.
    9. Assist in the development and implementation of general policies and procedures designed to affect the efficiency of nursing service operations.
    10. Participate in problem-solving affecting the care of residents with complex needs.
    11. Describe physical/psychosocial and teaching needs of residents with complex problems. Provide phlebotomy services as needed.
    12. Utilize resources to interpret diagnostic test findings and physical assessment data in relation to all body systems and resident as a whole.
    13. Participate in the development of plans to meet resident/family teaching needs and provide advanced clinical services in caring for residents with multi-system problems.
    14. Develop appropriate discharge plans for each resident and coordinate implementation with Social Service Coordinators.
  2. Team
    1. Review timecards daily and approve timecards in KRONO on payroll Monday.
    2. Assist with the interview team for hiring new team members into their areas.
    3. Complete disciplinary warnings (Performance Correction Notices) as required and provide education/direction to direct care staff as needed and forward to the DON. Complete timely disciplinary actions involving staff supervised according to disciplinary policy.
    4. Communicate facility/departmental information via multiple modalities (email, bulletin boards, meetings, etc.). Keep direct supervisor informed of departmental activities, needs, problems, and solutions.
    5. Assist in the training and instructing of new personnel; monitor work for accuracy and completeness to ensure compliance with professional standards and established nursing services requirements. Recommend in-service programs on recognized clinical issues and needs.
    6. Provide input to supervisory personnel in evaluating progress toward meeting unit goals.
    7. Maintain visibility in departments by spending at least 80% of time on the unit and consistent rounding.
    8. Responsible for working with staffing coordinator to create and deploy work schedules and maintaining safe staffing levels.
    9. Supervise a variety of personnel actions to include but not limited to, consultation with shift supervisor for merit recommendations, promotions, and transfers.
    10. Hold department team members accountable for adherence to policies/procedures.
    11. Monitor and oversee the timely documentation of ADLs for CNA staff.
    12. Compile and complete daily Unit reports related to resident and staff updates.
    13. Monitor and maintain medication carts for OTC and insulin to ensure the timely reordering of medications.
  3. Transformation
    1. Accept additional work as assigned by Director of Nursing and attend all required mandatory educational sessions.
    2. Interpret and implement safety practices; set standards for nursing staff and others involved in the maintenance of sanitary and sterile conditions.
    3. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and a positive, calm environment.

Qualifications:

  • Experience:
    • At least 2 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a long-term or acute care setting with charge or supervisory experience.
  • Education:
    • Graduate of an accredited professional school with a licensure in Licensed Practical Nursing. IV Certification.
  • Training:
    • Must possess exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills. Must possess knowledge of computer systems: Microsoft Office modules.
  • Special Skills:
    • None
  • Licensure:
    • Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Louisiana. BLS.

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