PRN
CHRISTUS Health
Alexandria, LA
38374700
Description Summary:
Under the supervision and/or direction of the Registered Nurse, the LPN Nurse Extern performs various direct patient care activities in accordance with the Nursing Department policies and procedures. LPN Nurse Extern is able to assist with the care of hospitalized patients. LPN Nurse Extern may be assigned other functions in accordance with hospital/department policies, procedures, and protocols.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Life-threatening situations are readily identified and reported to the Registered Nurse. Initiates and assists with basic life support when needed. Observes/reports unusual symptoms to the nurse, i.e., abnormal V/S; IV site redness; edema; suspicious areas of skin breakdown accurately and promptly. Reports patient/family-related problems, i.e., patient’s dissatisfaction/refusal of nursing care routines;...