LPN, Renal Stroke - Full Time - Relocation Required

Company: Employer
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description: Description Summary: The Licensed Practical assists the Registered Nurse in the delivery of patient care. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the LPN is responsible for administering direct patient care, treatments as ordered by the physician and administering medications as outlined by hospital policy and procedure. Unit 31 is a 32-bed acute medical surgical unit specializing in renal, stroke and urology patients. Our average daily census is 24-27 patients. We provide care for chronic and acute renal disease patients, many of whom have comorbid conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and infectious wounds. We also care for the acute stroke patient population once they are stabilized enough to leave our ICU. Unit 31 serves a patient population ranging from the young adult to the geriatric. Our goal is to provide exemplary care utilizing evidence-based practice and providing thorough discharge teaching to prevent/delay subsequent hospitalizations. Our team works well together and loves our Mission of extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to our patients. Requirements: Graduate of a Practical School of Nursing or equivalent Six (6) months experience preferred Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Louisiana - upon hire BLS - upon hire ACLS - within 6 months of hire Work Type: Full Time Night Shift 7p-7a Shift Differentials Weekend:$2.50/hr Evening:7p-11p + $2.75/hr added on base rate Night:11p-7a +$3.50/hr added on base rate
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted: 03/11/2023

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