LPN Resident- Emergency Department

Introduction
Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: LPN Resident
- Emergency Department Rapides Regional Medical Center

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

The Emergency Department LPN will obtain a broad spectrum of nursing skills and should be able to handle the stresses of a crisis situation and still display a tolerant, calm appearance and professional attitude. He/she must work effectively with fellow employees from all units. They must coordinate with ancillary departments for the provision of treatment and care of emergency department patients and the orderly transfer of patients.

He/she should also be able to delegate authority and accept responsibility for own actions and the actions of those under their supervision. They must fulfill the standard of professional ethics and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.

• All aspects of patient care within the scope of practice governing LPN’s.
• Assisting the Emergency Department Physician and staff physicians to provide optimal patient care.
• Assist in the development of the patient’s plan of care through identification and communication of the patients’ needs to the RN. Collect subjective and objective data including pertinent past medical history and present meds.
• Ability to coordinate with ancillary departments for the provision of treatment and care of emergency department patients and the orderly transfer or discharge of these patients.
• Attends all scheduled department meetings. If the employee is unable to attend the meeting, she / he should notify the Emergency Department Director unless the staff member is scheduled to work a shift in the ED during the meeting or she / he is ill.
• Attends special continuing education workshops, in‑service education offerings, and maintains nursing skills through annual review of ED procedures.
• Does assigned room and equipment checks per shift.
• To review and know the proper use of all equipment used in the Emergency Department. The LPN is responsible for familiarizing himself / herself with the crash carts, cast cart, and the pediatric cart.
• The nurse is responsible for keeping abreast of all new technology, equipment, and medications used in patient care.
• Provides and explains discharge instructions and identifies hospital and community resources to help meet physical, psycho‑social, and nutritional needs.
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