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Posted: 02/11/2025 Employment Type: long term Industry: LPN Job Number: 3

LPN
Shreveport, LA 71105
Posted: 12/05/2024 Industry LPN Job Number: 108 Pay Rate: $28 - $30/hr Job Description
Job Duties:

Provide direct patient care, including administering medications, performing basic IV therapy, and assisting with procedures
Monitor and assess patient conditions, including vital signs, lab results, and symptoms
Implement infection control measures to prevent the spread of diseases and maintain a safe environment
Provide care and support for infants and neonates, including feeding, diapering, and monitoring vital signs
Assist with neonatal ventilator management and provide respiratory support as needed
Perform suturing and wound care as directed by healthcare providers in some facilities
Provide health coaching and education to patients and their families on various topics such as nutrition, exercise, and medication management
Assist with coding and documentation of patient encounters
Manage airways in emergency situations and provide immediate interventions as necessary
Collaborate with behavioral health professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients with mental health conditions in some facilities.
Administer medications and provide nutritional support through various routes such as oral, intravenous, or enteral

**Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Job Requirements

Valid LPN license in the state of practice
Knowledge of basic IV therapy techniques and infection control protocols
Familiarity with neonatal ventilators and respiratory support equipment is a plus
Proficiency in suturing techniques is desired
Strong communication skills to effectively educate patients on health-related topics
Ability to code patient encounters accurately for billing purposes
Experience in airway management and emergency interventions is highly desirable
Understanding of behavioral health principles and ability to work collaboratively with mental health professionals

Additional Information
Job Types: Per diem, Contract, Part-time, PRN, Full-time

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