Lpn Jobs in Louisiana

Job Title: LPN Company: TULANE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Location: New Orleans, LA Description: I WANT A CAREER AS UNIQUE AS I AM. Then you belong at Tulane Medical Center. RN/PRN Opportunities Earn up to $39/hour Contact us today if you want to start earning more now! Call Register to View $7,000 SIGN-ON BONUS For Medical Technologists $2,000 For Full-time Staff RNs and Occupational Therapists TMC Clinic offices in Metairie, uptown and downtown New Orleans • Office Managers - Pediatric Clinic, Uptown Clinic (FT) • LPNs - (FT) • Medical Office Assistants - Uptown Clinic, Clinic Flex Pool (PRN) Explore career opportunities at Tulane Medical Center NURSING HOT JOBS! • RN - Clinical Supervisor, Endoscopy (FT) • RNs - PICU (PRN) • LPN – Urology Clinic (FT) • RN – Chart Auditor (FT) • RN, Quality Review Coordinator (PT) • RN - Med/Surg (FT, PRN) • RN - Surgery (FT) • RN - ICU (FT, PRN) • RN - CCU/MICU (FT, PRN) • RN - SICU (FT) • RN - Seasonal (PRN) • RN – NICU (FT) • RN – Labor and Delivery (FT, PRN) • RN – Post Partum (PRN) • RN – Emergency Services (PRN) • RN – Abdominal Transplant Clinic (PRN) • RN- Ambulatory Infusion (FT) • RN – Inpatient Rehab (PRN) • RN – Bone Marrow Transplant (PT) • RN - Clinical Documentation Specialist (PRN) ALLIED HEALTH HOT JOBS! • Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist (PRN) Immediate full-time opportunity for CRTT or RRT with Louisiana license; current CPR certification; and recent experience in Pulmonary Function Testing strongly preferred. • Speech-Language Pathologists (PRN Weekends) • Pharmacy Tech (FT Seasonal) • Pharmacists – Lakeside and Downtown (PRN) • Occupational Therapists (PRN) • Registered Sleep Technician (PRN) • Registered Respiratory Therapists (PRN) • Medical Technologists (FT evenings) • Rad Techs (Seasonal FT, PRN) • Surgical Techs (PRN) • Lab Assistants (PRN) • Nuclear Med Tech (PRN) • Peds Echo Tech (PRN) Pediatric experience a must. • Physical Therapists (PRN) TULANE INSTITUTE OF SPORTS MEDICINE • Athletic Trainer (PRN) • Physical Therapist (PRN) PROFESSIONAL • Director, Transplant Services (FT) • Clinical Manger – ICU/CCU (FT) • Clinical Manager – Labor and Delivery (FT) • Social Worker, LCSW (PRN Weekends) • Office Manager – Uptown Clinic (FT) • Manager – Case Management (FT) SUPPORT/ANCILLARY • Patient Care Assistants (FT, FT Seasonal, PRN) • Customer Service Coordinators (PRN Clinics) • OR Assistant (PRN) • Environmental Services Associate (FT Seasonal, PRN) • Floor Techs (FT, PRN) For more information and to apply online, visit: www.tmccareers.com or e-mail your resume, indicating position of interest, to: Register to View EOE. Tulane Medical Center is a drug-free workplace. Tulane Medical Center www.tmccareers.com CLICK THE IMAGE TO VIEW THE AD

Job Title: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse* Company: LifeCare Hospitals of Shreveport Location: Shreveport, LA Description: Description General Summary: The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse identifies patient needs, plans, implements, evaluates and provides nursing care of assigned patients utilizing the nursing process to facilitate the patient's progression toward optimal health. The LPN/LVN is active in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and LifeCare activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all patient populations admitted to LifeCare Hospital.Patient Population: Delivers direct patient care appropriate to the patients served. The ages of the patients served are adult (18-65 dummyy years of age) and geriatric (65 and older). Essential Functions:1. Demonstrates proper performance of skills reflected and validated by the LPN/LVN competency checklist.2. Completes and appropriately documents an accurate assessment of the newly admitted patient within 24-hours of admission.3. Properly plans/organizes work for assigned shift to properly utilize time, resources, manpower, supplies to ensure patient receives appropriate quality care.4. Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of safe medication administration, adhering to LifeCare's policies and procedures.5. Ensures patient safety at all times by notifying the charge nurse of any risk factors seen, initiating and maintaining appropriate safety measures as outlined in LifeCare's policies and procedures.6. Assists other RN's, LPN/LVN's, PCT's and CNA's in the care of the patient.7. Communication and documentation is complete, concise, and adheres to the nursing standard of practice. 8. Adheres to LifeCare policies, procedures, all safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations. Requirements Experience: Six to twelve months of experience in a clinical settingEducation: Graduation from an accredited technical school of nursingLicensure/Certification: 1. Current LVN/LPN license in state where currently practicing2. IV Certification preferred3. Current BLS certification4. ACLS within six months of hire date Additional Information Lifecare reserves the right at any time to delete or modify any of the job listings referenced on this site, including any modification of the benefits or compensation listed for such positions. The job listings on this site do not constitute an offer of employment or contract offer of any kind, but are intended solely as information concerning possible job positions with LifeCare as of the date such job listings were published. LifeCare does not guarantee that any of the jobs listed will be available at the time of any inquiry by a potential applicant, and LifeCare reserves the right not to fill or employ any person in any of the job positions listed. All applicants for any job positions are subject to any and all established preplacement procedures. Lifecare, in its sole discretion, shall determine any persons to whom offers may be made.

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse - ( LPN ) - Sulphur Dialysis ( Sulphur, LA ) Company: DaVita Location: Lake Charles, LA Description: Full Time LPN - Hemodialysis - Sulphur, LAWork 3-4 shifts/week. No Sundays. No EveningsGreat Opportunity to Learn a Nursing Speciality.Relationships are priceless, on and off the clock.Have a dramatic impact on patients and their families by ensuring the compassionate, professional delivery of all dialysis-related nursing services in an outpatient setting. You will provide the highest level of care to our patients and assure their safety, comfort, and well being. Use your superior nursing skills to perform patient assessments through observation and interviews, provide chronic hemodialysis therapy, monitor vital signs, collect patient data, and assist with machine and systems monitoring as required.If you love patient-centered health care with real relationships inside a company that encourages fun on and off the clock, then DaVita is the place for you.We offer career options to fit your lifestyle.Here is what you can expect when you join our Village as an LPN or LVN.Fun, relationships-based culture-patient- and teammate-drivenFORTUNE 500 stability-with the nations largest independent provider of dialysis servicesTraining Magazine Top 125 award-winning educationMultiple career paths across a variety of cutting-edge modalitiesRewards for your stellar performanceClinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average-treating more than one-third of the dialysis population (thats approximately 100,000 patients!)Exceptional benefits-including the healthcare industrys most generous profit sharing programDedication above all to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure-at over 800 hospital units and approximately 1,300 outpatient dialysis clinics nationwide

Job Title: LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Company: PSA Healthcare Location: Thibodaux, LA Description: .ugDivBody_hj .ugFrame_hj .ugHeader_hj .ugColWrap_hj .ugLeftWrap_hj .ugLeftCol_hj .ugRightWrap_hj .ugRightCol_hj .ugNoBord_hj .ugH3_hj .ugLeftTitle_hj .ugLink_hj:link .ug14Size_hj LPN Licensed Practical NurseJob ID1376Company NamePSA Healthcare Job CategoryHealthcare LocationThibodaux, LAPosition TypePart-Time, Temp ExperienceUnspecifiedVisit PSA Healthcare onFacebookFollow PSA Healthcare on Twitterpsahealthcare.com LPN Licensed Practical Nurse When it comes to providing for medically fragile children and adults, we know what matters most! We strive to provide the very best for our patients everyday. Many times our services allow for loved ones to stay home for their care, surrounded by their family. That quality of life difference can provide for a better, more enjoyable daily life every single day. PSA has over 3100 skilled caregivers, providing professional, high quality, private duty nursing and therapy services to patients in multiple locations throughout the United States.Description of Environment: Working with PSA Healthcare provides a unique opportunity for you to work in a personalized, one-on-one setting with a patient in their own home where you will get to deliver the type of individualized and specialized care that you desire.For those in the homecare industry, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing the difference you are making in your patient's and family members' lives on a day to day basis. PSA offers a variety of assignments and shifts that will give you that chance to make a difference! We have direct care opportunities ranging from low to high acuity patients.Be part of the strongest clinical team in home health; participate in education, professional collaboration and other developmental opportunities and work knowing you have the support & leadership of world class clinicians working along side you in your community.Description of Responsibilities:Working in the home environment you are responsible for the delivery of quality patient care according to the patient's individual physician orders. Your care may involve assessments, medication administration, administering prescribed treatments and therapies, care planning, communication with other members of the patients' multi-disciplinary team, supply management, emergency management, coordination of care, health promotion and teaching and training family members. Required Skills:To be considered for employment by PSA Healthcare for this Opportunity, you must be able to meet the following requirements, with or without accommodation.Proof of eligibility to work in the United States Minimum of 1 year experience, pediatric experience preferred but not required Current and unrestricted LPN license to practice in the state for which you are applying Current CPR certification Current Continuing Education if required by state Diploma or certificate from state accredited LPN program Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures Good organizational and communication skillsPhysical Requirements:Frequent lifting and repositioning of patients Repeated or prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, twisting and occasional climbing of stairs Acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of touch, smell and taste Agility and strength sufficient to handle patients and equipment without assistance Must be able to appropriately respond physically and psychologically to emergency situations in the home or during transport Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other health conditionsPSA Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.*

Job Title: LPN Company: Company Confidential Location: Houma, LA Description: LPN needed for growingInternal Medicine Practice.Send resume to:LPN Search, PO Box 191,Thibodaux, LA 70302

Job Title: LPN Unit Secretary Med Surg FT Company: Tenet Health Location: Slidell, LA Description: NorthShore is a 165-bed acute care hospital strategically situated in a suburban community that retains a small town environment. Located in Slidell, Louisiana, just 18 miles from New Orleans and the magic of the French Quarter, NSRMC is a full service acute care hospital that offers a broad spectrum of specialty services as well. Caring and dedicated health care professionals and physicians are the key to the compassionate care and community focus that make NorthShore Regional Medical Center the 'Employer of Choice' for Slidell and St. Tammany Parish.The LPN Unit Secretary will assist and work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team in planning, directing, providing and evaluating patient care, as well as performing secretarial functions. May serve as a direct care nurse responsible for nursing care, providing appropriate communications with other health team members, registered nurses and physicians. Responsibilities include coordinating workflow, order entry and requisition of supplies, and providing direction to students, CNAs and Nurse Techs.

Job Title: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE Company: Christus Santa Rosa Health Care Location: Monroe, LA Description: Ability to follow established standards of nursing practices and implement facility policies and procedures. Interpret existing policies and procedures to nursing assistants, residents, families and physicians. Conduct Resident rounds daily, identify safety hazards, identify resident problems and emergency situations and inititate life saving measures in the absence of a physician. Provide clinical supervision of nursing assistants providing direct resident care. Ability to access residents and provide direct resident care. Ability to administer PRN medications and treatments as necessary.

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)-Peds (Rotating Schedule) Company: IASIS Healthcare Location: West Monroe, LA Description: Provides direct and indirect patient care services that meet the psycho social, physical and general aspects of care.Meets the communication needs of patient and family.Provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.Must be IV Certified

Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (2831) Company: STG International Inc. Location: Jena, LA Description: 2831 Job Description The serves as a Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse for the Nursing Duties & Responsibities Initiates ad maintains compliance with NCCHC policies. Provides direct nursing care to detainees. Works within Scope of Practice and performs functions outlined in the Guidelines for Licensed Practical/ Vocational Nurse. Performs medical histories on detainees entering the Service Processing Center (SPC) by completing necessary paperwork on them. Any medical problems are referred to the physician, NP/PA. Assists with medical appointments, emergencies and sick call such as taking vital signs and documenting detainee’s medical complaints. Assists with minor surgical procedures. Carries out orders authorized by the physician, or NP/PA. Ensures the medical provides orders are implemented. Applies knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in dispensing medication. Documents all detainee contacts. Documents using S.O.A.P. format, followed by the nurse’s signature and name stamp. Develops nursing care plans. Coordinates health care needs of detainees with other staff members and coordinates referrals to off-site providers as required. Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies. Maintains patient confidentiality and confidentiality of medical records. Maintains safety when dispensing medications and is continually cognizant of the potential hazard of drug boarding and trafficking among detainees. Destroys and properly disposes if all needles/syringes. Assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous wastes on a regular basis. Maintains non-involvement in the security aspects of care. Assures a safe and clean working environment. Assists in maintenance of medical equipment and quality control of laboratory reagents. May assist in maintaining medical supply stock level, restocking as needed. May order supplies (lab and otherwise) Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Required Skills KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED The incumbent maintains a current nursing license and meets continuing education requirements for the State(s) licensed in. Must be licensed by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or territory of the United States. Maintains current CPR certification. Knowledge of and ability to apply professional nursing principals, procedures, and techniques to patient care and nursing supervision. Knowledge of training methods and sufficient interpersonal skills to develop a rapport with patients and co-workers during which instructional and educational information is presented. Knowledge of and participation in established clinic, program and NCCHC requirements on safety, infection control, quality assurance, maintenance of records of patients seen, statistical information gathering, etc. Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations. Job Location Jena, LA, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Job Title: Practical Nurse--Licensed, 1 Company: State of Louisiana Location: Lake Charles, LA Description: Job Title: Practical Nurse--Licensed, 1 Agency: W O Moss Regional Medical Center Opening Date: Wed. 01/06/10 Closing Date/Time: Fri. 03/05/10 11:59 PM Central Time State Salary Range: $10.56 - $21.11 hourly $844.62 - $1,688.77 biweekly $1,830.00 - $3,659.00 monthly $21,960.00 - $43,908.00 annually Agency Hiring Range: Min:   Max: Job Type: Probational/Original/Promotion-All Classified Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana |   Description MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a temporary permit or license to practice practical nursing in Louisiana.  Supplemental Information: This is an announcement for two vacancies located in the Primary Care Clinic. There is no Civil Service score required for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “apply” link above and submit an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a LPN 1 or LPN 2 depending of the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the LPN 2 is 37,481.60. Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. For further information contact: Laura Haley, HR Analyst C Register to View W.O. Moss Regional Medical Center 1000 Walters Street Lake Charles, LA 70607  Job Concepts: Function of Work: To provide basic nursing care to patients/clients in stable conditions and in predictable situations in accordance with the Professional Nurses Practice Act. Level of Work: Entry. Supervision Received: Close from a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse of a higher level. Supervision Exercised: May exercise functional supervision over paraprofessional nursing personnel. Location of Work: Statewide--health care facilities; correctional facilities. Job Distinctions: Differs from Practical Nurse--Licensed, 2 by the absence of journeyman level assignments and independent performance of duties.  Examples of Work: Implements selective aspects of the nursing care plan, i.e., comfort, hygiene, safety measures, nutrition, etc. under progressively more generalized supervision from a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse of a higher level. Observes patients for changes in physical and/or mental status or behavior and reports significant changes. Obtains specimens for laboratory testing as assigned. Takes vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. Administers medication and treatments in accordance with policies and procedures. Transcribes physicians' orders and records medication and patient's condition on patient's charts and other records. Receives and gives change of shift reports. Requests stock drugs, medications, and supplies as assigned. Administers CPR in emergency situations. Admits, transfers, and discharges patients. Gathers information about patient's past and current physical and mental status. May administer oral and parenteral medication as prescribed by the physician and documents procedure. Applies dressings, ointments, and other treatments as ordered and documents procedure. Assists physicians with routine examinations and treatments. Bathes, feeds, and makes patients comfortable. Performs individual and group health teaching as assigned.