20 licensed practical nurse jobs found in Lake Charles, LA

Description Eligible Units Include: Inpatient Rehab/Ortho Neuro ICU IMC Cardiac Stepdown 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.  THIS IS NIGHT SHIFT ONLY! Requirements: Graduate of a State Board accredited Practical School of Nursing or equivalent. Six (6) months experience preferred. Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Louisiana BLS – upon hire ACLS-within 6 months of hire Work Type: Full time Hours

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. Requirements: Graduate of a State Board accredited 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 Demonstrates appropriate care and interventions for the medical surgical patient Performs focal assessments in co-ordination with the Registered Nurse Collaborates frequently with registered nurse Demonstrates the ability to appropriately monitor and provide interventions for actual or potential patient adverse reaction to medications. Demonstrates...

Description Summary: Cardiovascular Step-Down is a 31-private bed unit that specializes in cardiac care for patients who have had open heart surgery. We see cardiovascular/thoracic patients and families that are post CABG, heart caths, valve replacements, thoracotomies, and other cardiothoracic surgical procedures. We also see general medical surgical patients that may have a primary cardiac diagnosis/history with co-morbidities that may need telemetry monitoring, as well as those patients needing critical cardiac drips. On Unit 41, we train our staff to detect medical issues before they become a problem, so they can respond to those emergent situations quickly and confidently. We have many opportunities for assessments, patient/family teaching, IVs, wound care, lab value analysis and medication administration/ management. Our average nurse to patient ratio is 4:1. We offer flexible scheduling and promote a team environment. On Unit 41, we encourage communication and...

Description Summary: Inpatient Acute Physical Rehab is the only facility in SWLA that is CARF accredited. Here nurses work side by side with Medical Director Sarah Clevenger, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists to deliver a tailored medical and rehabilitation program to serve individual needs. Nursing care duties include med/surg nursing practice and a working knowledge of therapeutic techniques to teach patients and family members new and efficient approaches to accomplishing ADLs and managing their own health. With an average length of stay being 11-14 days, we pride ourselves on putting hospitality back in hospital. This position also provides career opportunities including specialty certifications. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care in accordance with facility and departmental policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing...

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. 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

Description Summary: Inpatient Acute Physical Rehab is the only facility in SWLA that is CARF accredited. Here nurses work side by side with Medical Director Sarah Clevenger, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists to deliver a tailored medical and rehabilitation program to serve individual needs. Nursing care duties include med/surg nursing practice and a working knowledge of therapeutic techniques to teach patients and family members new and efficient approaches to accomplishing ADLs and managing their own health. With an average length of stay being 11-14 days, we pride ourselves on putting hospitality back in hospital. This position also provides career opportunities including specialty certifications. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care in accordance with facility and departmental policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing...

Description Summary: The Registered Nurse is responsible for seeing that the plan of care is followed through direct performance and/or leadership of other personnel in compliance with established policies and procedures. Requirements: ·Education/knowledge of general nursing theory, process, and practice. ·Graduate of a nursing school  · BS in nursing preferred but not required ·One year acute care experience preferred SGNA certification preferred · Current Louisiana nursing license Work Type:  Per Diem As Needed 

Description Summary: This department is a smaller specialty unit that flourishes alongside our fantastic GI and Pulmonary physicians. The two roles within the GI/Pulmonary lab include Endoscopy Techs and Registered Nurses. Working in unison, these two roles care for patients pre-procedure, intraoperatively, and post-procedure. Some of the procedures performed in this department include: colonoscopy, EGD, PEG placement, BRAVO, esophageal dilation, bronchoscopy, and EBUS. The anesthesia group that assists with procedures is made up of 16 compassionate and technically skilled CRNAs. We strive to continue to meet our departmental goals which include maintaining strong interpersonal work relationships, using a team-oriented approach in day-to-day activities, knowledge advancement support, and challenging each team member to pursue self-growth through team bonding activities and educational opportunities. This department has provided a place for patients to come when they are...

Description Summary: Labor and Delivery is 10 bed LDR unit with an additional 4 bed Ante Partum unit that services high risk pregnant patients. Designated as a Level III service provider we care for patients with higher risk conditions and have a Level III NICU on site. The services in L&D are growing and as we add an OB ED with an OB Hospitalist, we see the services growing even more. Within the department, we have 3 operating rooms. The nurses provide their own C-section coverage being highly trained and competent. This facility participates in the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Initiative to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality in Louisiana. As a result, the unit provides a high level of care, operating with policies grounded in evidence-based practice, patient respect, and empowering women and families through education.We encourage patients and family involvement with their birth experience, and support decisions using compassionate care.This unit is well known for...

Description Summary: Our ICU is a 17-bed unit specializing in the care of acutely ill adult and geriatric patients. It is a fast-paced environment. We take care of a wide range of patient populations and disease processes. Medical diagnosis includes sepsis, DKA, renal failure, Covid, cardiovascular disease, neurologic disorders and other critical conditions. In addition, we care for multiple surgical procedures including neuro, cardiovascular and general surgeries that require intense observation and treatment. Our nurses must possess the ability to collaborate with other members of the healthcare team including Hospitalists, specialists, case managers and palliative care to direct the care of each individual patient. Our goal for this unit is to deliver the most current up to date evidence base care, focusing on caring for the patient as a whole. Requirements: Graduate of a RN program  A valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse within the state of...

Description Summary: Our ICU is a 17-bed unit specializing in the care of acutely ill adult and geriatric patients. It is a fast-paced environment. We take care of a wide range of patient populations and disease processes. Medical diagnosis includes sepsis, DKA, renal failure, Covid, cardiovascular disease, neurologic disorders and other critical conditions. In addition, we care for multiple surgical procedures including neuro, cardiovascular and general surgeries that require intense observation and treatment. Our nurses must possess the ability to collaborate with other members of the healthcare team including Hospitalists, specialists, case managers and palliative care to direct the care of each individual patient. Our goal for this unit is to deliver the most current up to date evidence base care, focusing on caring for the patient as a whole. Requirements: Graduate of a RN program  A valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse within the state of...

Description Summary: The RN, Registered Nurse Emergency Department is a vital leader of an interdisciplinary team assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting care in efforts to deliver the highest levels of care to the patient and family. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, and demonstrating behavior consistent with the Core Values. Our Emergency Department unit at CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital is a 9-bed emergency room with two rapid medical assessment rooms. The Emergency Department provides stabilizing care to patients with life-threatening or potential life-threatening emergencies. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care in accordance with facility and departmental policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by...

Description Summary: A Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. In addition, the Registered Professional Nurse prescribes, delegates, coordinates, supervises and evaluates patient teaching and the activities of the ancillary nursing personnel while maintaining the standards of professional nursing. The Registered Nurse is able to provide direct and indirect care to patients. Requirements: Graduate of a State Board School of Nursing or equivalent Six (6) months experience preferred.  Current RN license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Louisiana.  American Heart Association BLS – within two (2) weeks of employment   Work Type:  Per Diem As Needed 

Description Summary: Our ICU is a 17-bed unit specializing in the care of acutely ill adult and geriatric patients. It is a fast-paced environment. We take care of a wide range of patient populations and disease processes. Medical diagnosis includes sepsis, DKA, renal failure, Covid, cardiovascular disease, neurologic disorders and other critical conditions. In addition, we care for multiple surgical procedures including neuro, cardiovascular and general surgeries that require intense observation and treatment. Our nurses must possess the ability to collaborate with other members of the healthcare team including Hospitalists, specialists, case managers and palliative care to direct the care of each individual patient. Our goal for this unit is to deliver the most current up to date evidence base care, focusing on caring for the patient as a whole. Requirements: Graduate of a RN program  A valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse within the state of...

Description Summary: The Registered Nurse is responsible for seeing that the plan of care is followed through direct performance and/or leadership of other personnel in compliance with established policies and procedures. Requirements: · Education/knowledge of general nursing theory, process, and practice. · Graduate of a nursing school  · BS in nursing preferred but not required · One year acute care experience preferred SGNA certification preferred · Current Louisiana nursing license Work Type:  Full Time

Description Summary: Provides circulating nurse services in the operating room during surgical or pain management procedures and assists the surgical team as needed in any other capacity, according to established procedures. The staffing of the Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.  Responsibilities:  Supervises and directs patient care in the individual operating /pain rooms  Performs all circulating duties with efficiency and speed  Ensure patient’s emotional, physical and psychological needs are met  Ensures that proper techniques and practices are used according to accepted standards of practice  Supervises and assists scrub technician as necessary  Ensures care of patient through proper identification, checking of chart, and reporting of changes in condition  Performs scrub duties as necessary Assists in...

Description Summary: Provides circulating nurse services in the operating room during surgical or pain management procedures and assists the surgical team as needed in any other capacity, according to established procedures. The staffing of the Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.  Responsibilities:  Supervises and directs patient care in the individual operating /pain rooms  Performs all circulating duties with efficiency and speed  Ensure patient’s emotional, physical and psychological needs are met  Ensures that proper techniques and practices are used according to accepted standards of practice  Supervises and assists scrub technician as necessary  Ensures care of patient through proper identification, checking of chart, and reporting of changes in condition  Performs scrub duties as necessary...

Description Summary: Provides circulating nurse services in the operating room during surgical or pain management procedures and assists the surgical team as needed in any other capacity, according to established procedures. The staffing of the Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.  Responsibilities:  Supervises and directs patient care in the individual operating /pain rooms  Performs all circulating duties with efficiency and speed  Ensure patient’s emotional, physical and psychological needs are met  Ensures that proper techniques and practices are used according to accepted standards of practice  Supervises and assists scrub technician as necessary  Ensures care of patient through proper identification, checking of chart, and reporting of changes in condition  Performs scrub duties as necessary...

Description Summary: A Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. In addition, the Registered Professional Nurse prescribes, delegates, coordinates, supervises and evaluates patient teaching and the activities of the ancillary nursing personnel while maintaining the standards of professional nursing. The Registered Nurse is able to provide direct and indirect care to patients. Requirements: A. Education/Skills Graduate of a State Board School of Nursing or equivalent. B. Experience Six (6) months experience preferred. C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RN : Emergency: · Valid Registered RN license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas. · AHA BLS Certification – within two ( 2 ) weeks of employment · AHA ACLS Certification– within eight ( 8 ) weeks of employment · ENPC or...

Description Summary: A Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. In addition, the Registered Professional Nurse prescribes, delegates, coordinates, supervises and evaluates patient teaching and the activities of the ancillary nursing personnel while maintaining the standards of professional nursing. The Registered Nurse is able to provide direct and indirect care to patients. Requirements: A. Education/Skills Graduate of a State Board School of Nursing or equivalent. B. Experience Six (6) months experience preferred. C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RN : Emergency: Valid Registered RN license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas.  Work Type:  Per Diem As Needed