Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Surgical

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

scheduledHrs_1 36.0

Job Order Details

Start Date

End Date

Duration 261 Week(s)

Float Required No

Call Required No

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.

• 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.

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.

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:

• 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.
• Medication & Treatment Administration
• Administer oral (PO), intramuscular (IM), and subcutaneous medications, ensuring patient education and adherence.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, and obtain wound cultures as needed.
• Assist with intravenous line insertion and capillary blood…