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State of Louisiana
Practical Nurse - Licensed 1-3 (Medicine Unit)
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$52,610 / year median in Louisiana
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is seeking a Practical Nurse, Licensed 1-3 to join our team! We are a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana. We offer a wide range of services including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. At Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, we are able to bring you a wide range of services close to home, provided by a network of board-certified physicians. This Practical Nurse, Licensed 1-3 position is located in the Medicine Unit. 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .
Job Duties:
Initial assessment and ongoing reassessment of patient including but not limited to bio-physical, psycho-social, environmental, selfcare, education and discharge planning factors. Provide direct patientcare in accordance with the scope and practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse. Document nursing interventions and patient education including patient response. Monitor changes in Cardiac rhythms and for abnormalities via Telemetry screens, notifying appropriate personnel. Communicate and coordinate patient care with Charge Nurse, oncoming nurse and other disciplines. Maintain Louisiana Practical Nurse licensure annually and CPR certification on or prior to the expiration date. Participate in staff development in-services based upon assessed learning needs. Participate in unit meetings, quality improvement activities and orientation of new staff. Obtain and maintain IV therapy certification on or before the expiration date . Any and all other duties as assigned to include ensurin g departmental coverage.Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment.Career Progression:
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Practical Nurse Licensed 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).Work Location:
This Practical Nurse Licensed 1-3 position is located in the Medicine Unit.Work Hours:
Shift will be determined by Manager/ Supervisor.Compensation:
The following is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) for the LPN 1, 2 or 3 Vacancy withinMedicine Unit:
LPN 1- Starting Salary is $19.48/per hour worked + Shift Diffs. LPN 2
- Starting Salary is $20.84/per hour worked + Shift Diffs. LPN 3
- Starting Salary is $22.30/per hour worked + Shift Diffs.
- In addition to base pay, the selected applicant will receive shift differentials ranging from $2.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.- Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.