Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at AMG Specialty Hospital – Houma with a $7,500 Sign-On Bonus
* for Full Time Shifts. The LPN will provide direct and indirect patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meet the communication needs of patient and family; provide care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Maintain regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies, procedures, and standards.

Communicate with physicians and team members about changes in patient’s clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision. Shift differentials are paid for Night and Weekend Shifts.

• Provide direct and indirect patient care services that meet psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care.
• Meet the communication needs of patient and family; reflect initiative and responsibility at professional standards; work under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Maintain regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies, procedures, and standards.
• Communicate changes in patient condition with physicians and team members, including diagnostic results and symptomatology.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
• Perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Louisiana LPN licensure unencumbered.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum of six months to one year of work experience preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively and positively in English, both verbally and in writing.

AMG Specialty Hospital – Houma is a Long-Term Acute Care hospital facility that specializes in the management of complex medical needs. Our mission is to return patients to their optimal level of well-being in the least restrictive medical environment. We accomplish this through a multi-disciplined approach, with a high staff-to-patient ratio to ensure individualized attention. Our nurses, therapists, and physicians work with each patient to obtain the best possible outcomes.

AMG Specialty Hospital – Houma is an equal opportunity employer.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

Apply now to join our dynamic team and make a difference with AMG Specialty Hospital – Houma.