LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse Full Time Nights

Company: Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Southwest Louisian
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: September 11, 2023

Job Description:

Description

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About Us

Cornerstone Healthcare Group, based in Dallas, Texas, was founded in 1990 and provides excellent healthcare services to our patients, residents and their families.

Our employees make a difference, join us so you can too! We pride ourselves on our quality of care, responsive service, and commitment to excellence. We treat each employee, patient and resident like we would a member of our own family, and measure our success by the direct impact we have on improving the quality of life for our employees, patients and residents.

Responsibilities:

The -Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Professional Nurse - LVN / LPN is responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of all patients ranging in age from 18 years to geriatric experiencing medically complex conditions, general medical-surgical conditions, with rehabilitation and/or wound care needs.

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• Working under the supervision of the Charge/Registered Nurse, provides care, as delegated by the RN, consistent with established hospital and nursing standards,
  
• Responsible for reporting changes in patient condition to the RN
  
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to carry out the nursing process when providing care to patients.
  
• Promotes teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments.
  
• Perform additional duties assigned.
  
  
  
  
  
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  up to $29.38 / HR
  
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  Qualifications
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  
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  • Ability to project a professional image.
    
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
    
  • Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
    
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
    
  • Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions (Order entry, data input).
    
  • Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.
    
  • Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
    
  • A minimum of two (2) years experience in an ICU environment is preferred for HOU/ICU LVN/LPN.
    
  • Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
    
    
    Education and/or Experience:
    
    
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    • Minimum requirements are a Graduate from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or licensed practical nursing with current state license in good standing. -
      
    • Additional documented training required to work in WC.
      
    • Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Professional Nurse - LVN / LPN must maintain current BLS certification throughout employment.
      
    • Two or more years of acute care or rehabilitation experience as a LVN / LPN is preferred.
      
    • If working in ICU, must have current ACLS throughout employment.
      
      
      Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
      
      
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      • Current state license to practice as an Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Professional Nurse - LVN / LPN. -
        
      • Must maintain current provider CPR certification throughout employment. -
        
      • ACLS certification preferred within -one year of employment or as available courses allow.
        
        
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