Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Surgical

Location: New Orleans

** Details*
* ** Client Name:
** New Orleans VAMC (NOLA)

** Job Type:
** Local

** Position Urgency
** Normal

** Offering
* * Nursing

** Profession
* * LPN/LVN

** Specialty
* * Med Surg

** Job *
* ** Job Title
** Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Surgical

** Shift Details*
* ** Shifts Per Week
** 3

** scheduled

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* * 36.0

** Job Order Details*
* ** Start Date*
* ** End Date*
* ** Duration
* * 261 Week(s)

** Float Required
** No

** Call Required
** No

** Job Description*
* ** Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)*
* ** Department:
Medical Surgical*
* The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) utilizes broad-based clinical knowledge to provide patient-centered care, implement health promotion and prevention interventions, manage acute and chronic conditions, assist patients/residents in achieving optimal levels of functioning and rehabilitation, and offer supportive measures for end-of-life care. Nursing care is performed in accordance with the Louisiana Practical Nurses Practice Act and within the individual nurse's scope of license.

The LPN works under the guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver comprehensive health services.

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* Qualifications:

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* + Current LPN license in good standing.

+ 1 year of recent experience

+ Knowledge of Louisiana Practical Nurses Practice Act.

+ Strong clinical skills in medication administration, wound care, and patient education.

+ Ability to work collaboratively under RN supervision.

+ Excellent documentation and communication skills.

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* ** 1.*
* ** Patient Care & Safety*
* · Maintain patient/resident confidentiality and ensure a safe care environment.

· Comply with requirements for medication administration, patient/family education, discharge processes, restraint usage, and hazardous waste disposal as defined by The Joint Commission and VA regulatory bodies.

** 2.*
* ** Patient-Centered Care*
* · Evaluate healthcare needs and communicate findings to the RN to assist in developing care plans.

· Notify RN of significant changes in patient/resident health condition.

· Obtain and deliver urine specimens to the lab.

· Carry out the plan of care by performing assigned tasks.

· Collect and document pertinent data in the electronic medical record.

· Complete nursing documentation within required time frames.

· Identify and act on predictable patient/resident needs.

· Meet emotional and spiritual needs of patients/residents and families.

· Prioritize and complete tasks within assigned shift.

· Report incidents of verbal or physical abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager or designated leadership.

** 3.*
* ** Clinical Duties*
* · Administer PO, IM, and subcutaneous medications and provide patient education.

· Administer tube feedings and set up trays.

· Assist with care including catheters, condoms, and colostomies.

· Assist with mobility including transfers, transfer devices, and ambulation.

· Educate patients/residents and families on medication administration.

· Measure vital signs (including pain as the 5th vital sign), pulse oximetry, and other assessments.

· Measure intake and output for urine and drains.

· Participate in patient admission and discharge processes.

· Perform wound care including dressing changes and obtaining wound cultures.

· Provide comfort measures such as repositioning, bathing, ADLs, range of motion, and hygiene.

· Assist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including catheters, colostomies, and digital stimulation.

· Respond and assist in emergency situations as instructed.

· Perform capillary blood glucose monitoring.

· Insert intravenous lines.

** Medical-Surgical Specialty Responsibilities*
* As part of the Medical-Surgical team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide comprehensive care to patients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions in a fast-paced environment. This includes:

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** Patient Monitoring & Assessment*
* + Evaluate patient health status and report significant changes to the RN promptly.

+ Measure and record vital signs, including pain assessment, pulse oximetry, and other clinical indicators.

+ Monitor intake and output for urine, drains, and other fluid balances.

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** Medication & Treatment Administration*
* + Administer oral (PO), intramuscular (IM),…