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LPN; PRN- Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital
Job in
Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 70873, USA
Listed on 2026-01-02
Listing for:
Baton Rouge General
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, LPN/LVN
Job Description & How to Apply Below
JOB PURPOSE OR MISSION:
Provide Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation services to all patients at a level consistent with BRRH mission, vision and values. Administers nursing care to designated patients under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties in accordance with the needs of the age population served as defined in the department’s scope of care. JOB FUNCTIONS
- Collects data from patient and family for R.N. evaluation and development of a teaching plan.
- Teaches family and patients.
- Safely and properly administers medications as ordered by physician.
- Performs treatments as prescribed by physician.
- Uses the nursing care plan in daily assignments, able to review, and, under supervision, modify the plan of care.
- Directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties.
- Monitors IVs and blood for proper functioning and reports any untoward side effect to the R.N. immediately.
- Starts IVs prn and as ordered by physician.
- Recognizes patient care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care crises.
- Collects assessment data within eight hours of admission, as observed by chart review.
- Assist with reassessing patient according to unit standards and/or hospital policy, as patient needs dictate and reports pertinent changes in patient status to the R.N.
- Documents appropriately in all assigned patient records.
- Accurately documents medication administration, treatments, collected data, interventions, and unusual occurrences, as observed by chart review.
- Completes documentation before end of shift, as observed by chart review.
- Demonstrates ability to observe and record the signs, symptoms, and behaviors including the physiological status of patients.
Current La. License as a Licensed Practical Nurse
CPR Certified
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