Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Days
Company: Oceans Healthcare
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: May 6, 2025
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Job Description:
Louisiana Behavioral Health is a partnership between Ochsner LSU
Health Shreveport and Oceans Healthcare, two Louisiana-based
providers leading the transformation of behavioral health care
through evidence-based, patient-centered treatment for adolescents,
adults and seniors.Benefits We Offer:Medical, Dental, Vision
Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) - Eligible first of the month
after 30 days.401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary
Company MatchTuition ReimbursementDaily PayPaid Time OffCompetitive
Market CompensationShort Term Disability, Long Term DisabilityLife
InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramThe Licensed Practical Nurse's
primary role is to provide nursing care for patients who are
experiencing common, well-defined health problems. The LPN
functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team,
and utilizes the nursing process in implementation of patient's
care. Those services are performed under the supervision of a
registered nurse but utilize all nursing skills to make safe,
appropriate and independent decisions within the scope of the LPN
nursing practice. All duties to be done in accordance with Joint
Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans' Mission,
policies and procedures and Performance Improvement
Standards.Essential Functions:Delivers quality nursing care to
assigned group of patients by collecting data and identifying
deviations from normal; assists with reassessing patients according
to assignments, need and unit protocol and/or hospital policy under
the direction of the registered nurse.Accurately and thoroughly
documents all findings in the patient record and identifies
expected outcomes based on assessment data; effectively
communicates pertinent assessment findings with other health care
members.Implements nursing care interventions identified in the
individualized multidisciplinary treatment plan using accepted
standards of practice in collaboration with other health care
providers; performs nursing procedures/treatments as prescribed by
physician/LIP.Conducts specified bedside laboratory tests, wound
care, and provides for comfort and assistance in the performance of
ADLs;Promotes the patient's ability to cope, adapt and/or solve
situations related to illness and/or stressors.Provides supportive,
age appropriate communication and culturally acceptable
interventions and documents special needs.Provides for the safe
delivery of medications in accordance with the facility policies
and physician orders; administers medications utilizing established
safety procedures / standards. Ensures patients are effectively
assessed prior to and after medication administration. Accurately
communicates/documents medication doses prescribed, and provides
patient education on medication administered.Follows up on patient
care responsibilities; communicates incomplete assignments and
patient needs with other disciplines to assure continuity of care;
transcribes orders accurately and performs chart audits of
transcription accurately and according to facility
guidelines.Utilizes nursing knowledge to successfully meet the
needs of the facility, patient population and staff members.
Utilizes nursing resources to enhance evidence-based
practice.Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor
to new staff. Performs other duties and projects as
assigned.RequirementsCurrent, valid, and active license to practice
as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in the state of which you
are employed at an Oceans Healthcare hospital. Valid Compact
licenses are also acceptable as they apply. High School Diploma or
GED is required. One year of inpatient hospital experience strongly
preferred.Must be able to work in high stress and assess potential
for patient escalation. The LVN/LPN must be able to communicate
effectively both orally and in writing, to consistently achieve
positive results with internal and external customers, be highly
organized, have an understanding and sensitivity to serve
culturally diverse and special needs population such as Chronically
Mentally Ill, Geriatric, CD, as well as be versed in basic
knowledge of normal physical and emotional development. Exhibits
critical thinking abilities and applies them for continuous
improvement of patient care. Demonstrates self-confidence and
ability to think conceptually in leading and directing others. Must
successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved
behavioral health de-escalation program.Subject to many
interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and
inquiries. This position can be high paced and stressful; must be
able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere. This person
might sometimes experience disagreeable odors, sights and/or
unpredictable patient behavior. Work requires spending
approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers
protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from
temperature changes.by Jobble
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