Licensed Practical Nurse

Regions Behavioral Health Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA, US
Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Licensed Practical Nurse

Supervised by : Director of Nursing

Job Summary : The Licensed Practical Nurse functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse; duties may include chart audits, 24-hour chart checks, monitoring of temperature logs & compliance with glucose control testing.

Other duties may be assigned by the charge RN but must remain within the Licensed Practical Nurse’s scope of practice. Assists in the planning and implementation of nursing care to patients of Regions Behavioral Hospital.

Administers medications to patients according to hospital policies & procedures. Care is performed in accordance with the physician’s orders and under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).

Regulatory Requirements :

  • Current Louisiana LPN license
  • Minimum 12 months experience in direct patient care, preferably in psychiatric setting.

Language Skills :

  • Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Additional languages preferred.

Skills :

  • Knowledge of medications and the ability to perform safe medication administration and education to patients and families.
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Strong bedside manner.
  • Certified in CPR
  • Certified in crisis / violence intervention

Physical Demands :

For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

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