LTAC LPN Position Available In Bossier, Louisiana

LTAC LPN

Cornerstone Post Acute Care of Bossier Bossier City, LA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$47.4K – $55.4K a year 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications CPR Certification LVN English Mid-level ACLS Certification ICU experience Analysis skills CCRN Certification Computer skills Acute care CNA Communication skills Geriatrics Nursing Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Professional Nurse, with appropriate competency completions, is responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of all patients ranging in age from 18 years to geriatric experiencing medically complex conditions, general medical-surgical conditions, with rehabilitation and/or wound care needs. He/She is also responsible for reporting changes in patient condition to the RN and taking direction from the RN. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to carry out the nursing process when providing care to patients. Promotes teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments. When appropriate, the licensed vocational nurse takes into consideration the patients’ age in the performance of any task.

POSITION SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Certified Nursing Assistant Nursing Assistant Nurse Technician Unit Secretary

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to project a Professional Image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions (Order entry, data input)
• Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.
• Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience in an ICU environment is preferred for

HOU/ICU LVN/LPN.

• Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Education and/or

Experience:

Minimum requirements are a Graduate from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or licensed practical nursing with current state license in good standing. Two or more years of acute care or rehabilitation experience as a LVN is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Current state license to practice as a LVN. Must maintain current provider CPR certification throughout employment. Additional documented training required to work in

WC. ACLS

certification required within 1 year of employment or as available courses allow (applies to full-time staff LVNs/LPNs, Charge Nurses, ICU and PRN who routinely charge and/or work ICU.) CCRN certification preferred for ICU/HOU LVN/LPNs.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English is the primary language of the facility. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to chart patient information correctly. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, patients and families, physicians and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form. Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily based on five overall skills categories; assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation and teaching/coaching. Each category will be assessed on performance measurements of appropriateness, efficiency, effectiveness and timeliness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ability to carry out the essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodation).
• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to responsibilities.
• Checks emergency equipment. Demonstrates competency in operation of patient care equipment.
• Demonstrates procedures related to the use of nursing equipment and supplies.
• Knows the rationale for the effect of medications and treatments and correctly administer same.
• Maintains a safe and effective environment.
• Makes patient rounds to assess physical and emotional status and to initiate nursing intervention.
• Obtains report from nurse being relieved from duty and provides report to nurse coming on duty. Keeps Supervisor or others as appropriate informed about patient’s status and related matters. Performs or supervises complete, timely, and accurate documentation of patient care.
• Performs administration and documentation of medications, internal nutrition and treatments per physician’s order and accurately records all care provided.
• Performs review of medication and treatment records for completeness, accuracy in transcription of physician orders and adherence to stop order policy.
• Performs or supervises the service and documentation of prescribed diets and fluid intake.
• Responds to patient and family concern, ensures that each concern is documented and a resolution is initiated.
• Seeks out external resources through conferences, workshops, etc. as necessary. Shares professional knowledge with staff, managers and hospital personnel.
• Supports staff, patient and family education to enhance knowledge, skills, and necessary behaviors to facilitate positive outcomes.
• Utilizes the nursing process, documentation, communication and technical skills, collaboration with physicians and other team members to meet performance requirements.
• Promote the philosophy, mission and objectives of the Company within and to customers outside the hospital.
• Demonstrates satisfactory level of interpersonal skills to interact with facility and medical staff and Administration, patients, families, customers, vendors and government agencies.
• Assure participation in relevant in-service training sessions, facility meetings and continuing educational opportunities appropriate to responsibilities.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in care and use of patient and hospital property.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties within allotted time.
• Appropriately accesses the resources of the company’s corporate offices for consultation and program development support. Seeks out external resources through conferences, workshops, etc. as necessary. Shares professional knowledge with staff, directors, managers and hospital personnel.
• Participate in hospital wide patient safety program identifying risks to patient safety and reducing healthcare errors.
• Comply with HIPAA regulatory requirements.
• LVNs/LPNs may work in sub-specialty areas including ICU/HOU, Wound Care and Telemetry, with ACLS certification and with documented orientation to the specialty area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Demonstrates active listening techniques; gains support through effective relationships; treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; maintains reporting mechanisms.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Attends in-service and education programs; attends continuing education required for maintenance of professional certification or licensure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Medical-Surgical Work Location:

In person