NH LPN

Elite Health Solutions

Shreveport, LA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$28–$30 Per Hour
SKILLS
Acute Care, Behavioral Health, Billing, Clinical Assessment, Coaching, Communication Skills, Dialysis, Disease Prevention and Control, Documentation, Emergency Management, Geriatrics, Health Education, Healthcare Providers, Home Care, Hospice Care, Infection Control, Internal Medicine, Intravenous Therapies, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Long-Term Care, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medication Administration, Medications, Medicine, Neonatology, Nursing Home, Nutrition, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Primary Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Urgent Care, Ventilator, Wound Care
LOCATION
Shreveport, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago
LPN
 Shreveport, LA 71105
Posted: 12/05/2024 Industry LPN  Job Number: 108 Pay Rate: $28 - $30/hr Job Description
Job Duties:
  • Provide direct patient care, including administering medications, performing basic IV therapy, and assisting with procedures
  • Monitor and assess patient conditions, including vital signs, lab results, and symptoms
  • Implement infection control measures to prevent the spread of diseases and maintain a safe environment
  • Provide care and support for infants and neonates, including feeding, diapering, and monitoring vital signs
  • Assist with neonatal ventilator management and provide respiratory support as needed
  • Perform suturing and wound care as directed by healthcare providers in some facilities
  • Provide health coaching and education to patients and their families on various topics such as nutrition, exercise, and medication management
  • Assist with coding and documentation of patient encounters
  • Manage airways in emergency situations and provide immediate interventions as necessary
  • Collaborate with behavioral health professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients with mental health conditions in some facilities.
  • Administer medications and provide nutritional support through various routes such as oral, intravenous, or enteral

 

**Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Job Requirements
  • Valid LPN license in the state of practice
  • Knowledge of basic IV therapy techniques and infection control protocols
  • Familiarity with neonatal ventilators and respiratory support equipment is a plus
  • Proficiency in suturing techniques is desired
  • Strong communication skills to effectively educate patients on health-related topics
  • Ability to code patient encounters accurately for billing purposes
  • Experience in airway management and emergency interventions is highly desirable
  • Understanding of behavioral health principles and ability to work collaboratively with mental health professionals
Additional Information
Job Types: Per diem, Contract, Part-time, PRN, Full-time

 

Medical specialties:
  • Dialysis
  • Geriatrics
  • Home Health
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical-Surgical
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • Wound Care

 

Physical setting:
  • Acute care
  • Clinic
  • Long term care
  • Nursing home
  • Outpatient
  • Rehabilitation center
  • School

 

Standard shift:
  • Day shift
  • Night shift

 

Supplemental schedule:
  • Holidays
  • Overtime

 

Weekly schedule:
  • Choose your own hours

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