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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
LPN IID Willis-Knighton Health System - 3.7 Shreveport, LA Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Qualifications Telemetry Inpatient experience Care documentation Medication pass administration Initial patient assessment Acute care facility experience Medical-surgical Experience working with cardiac care patients Clinical assessment documentation LPN Patient interaction Patient treatment Patient education Task assignment Delegation Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description Willis Knighton Bossier 3 North, a med/surg/telemetry floor, is looking for a motivated, organized LPN with exceptional assessment and communication skills. Do you want to improve your organizational, multitasking, and critical thinking skills? Working on a med/surg/telemetry floor will give you this opportunity. Prior hospital nursing experience is recommended, but new graduates are encouraged to apply. This is your opportunity to obtain experience and increase your knowledge, which can help prepare you if you decide to further your career in nursing. The average nurse to patient ratio is 1:5, with the assistance of a nurse aide. The patient population is a mixture of medical, surgical, and cardiac. Your job responsibilities will include but are not limited to: delegation of appropriate tasks to ancillary staff, comprehensive assessments and documentation, communicating with physicians and case manager, patient education, and accurate medication administration. All LPNs receive a comprehensive hospital and unit-specific orientation where they are provided 1:1 nursing instruction with a preceptor. A sign-on bonus is offered for a 2-year ($8,000) agreement. Working on a med/surg/telemetry floor will prepare you to provide care to a variety of patients. If you want the chance to work in the hospital environment on a fast-paced unit, please apply here.