Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute MedSurical A
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: A professional who utilizes the nursing
process to assess, reassess, implement, coordinate, and evaluate
patient care activities, under the supervision of a Registered
Nurse. Collaborate with other Clinical Associates and healthcare
disciplines to meet individual needs using appropriate resources to
ensure safe, quality, cost-effective care. Nurtures a relationship
with physicians, nursing staff, and other disciplines involved in
the care of the patient/family. Responsibilities: Under the
direction/supervision of an RN, effectively manages patient care
delivery as assigned:Completes and documents reassessment of
patient needs according to department standards. Documents and
communicates an appropriate multidisciplinary plan of care based on
identified problems and/or patient needs. Collaborate with
patient/family/physician and other disciplines to coordinate the
plan of care. Evaluates patient response to care, revises plan of
care as necessary, and documents appropriately Administers and
documents medications and treatments safely following Medication
Administration policy and procedure. Recognizes change or urgent
situations in patient condition and intervenes appropriately.
Provide patient and/or family with information relative to
treatment plan, diagnostic/surgical procedures, disease process,
and care after discharge. Initiates collaboration and documents
appropriate teaching, considering age, cultural and religious
beliefs, and barriers to learning. Evaluates the effectiveness of
teaching and provides appropriate follow-up. Performs Point of Care
Testing within the scope of licensure; accurately performs testing
according to the approved procedure and limits testing to only
those tests for which competency has been assessed, and the
operator is deemed qualified by a designated trainer. Job
Requirements: Education/Skills Graduate from an accredited school
of practical nursing or vocational nursing Experience One year as
hospital staff level LPN in assigned area Licenses, Registrations,
or Certifications Current Louisiana LPN license. BLS provider
certification required Work Schedule: 7PM - 7AM Work Type: Full
Time
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Shreveport , Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute MedSurical A, Healthcare , Shreveport, Louisiana
