Licensed Practical Nurse Emergency Department

Description

Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Rapides Regional Medical Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Licensed Practical Nurse Emergency Department to join our healthcare family.

Benefits

Rapides Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Rapides Regional Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Licensed Practical Nurse Emergency Department opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Emergency Department LPN will obtain a broad spectrum of nursing skills and should be able to handle the stresses of a crisis situation and still display a tolerant, calm appearance and professional attitude. He/she must work effectively with fellow employees from all units. They must coordinate with ancillary departments for the provision of treatment and care of emergency department patients and the orderly transfer of patients. He/she should also be able to delegate authority and accept responsibility for own actions and the actions of those under their supervision. They must fulfill the standard of professional ethics and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.

What you will do in this role:

• All aspects of patient care within the scope of practice governing LPN’s.
• Assisting the Emergency Department Physician and staff physicians to provide optimal patient care.
• Assist in the development of the patient’s plan of care through identification and communication of the patients’ needs to the RN. Collects subjective and objective data including pertinent past medical history and present meds.
• Ability to coordinate with ancillary departments for the provision of treatment and care of emergency department patients and the orderly transfer or discharge of these patients.
• Attends all scheduled department meetings. If the employee is unable to attend the meeting, she / he should notify the Emergency Department Director unless the staff member is scheduled to work a shift in the ED during the meeting or she / he is ill.
• Attends special continuing education workshops, in-service education offerings, and maintains nursing skills through annual review of ED procedures.
• Does assigned room and equipment checks per shift.
• To review and know the proper use of all equipment used in the Emergency Department. The LPN is responsible for familiarizing himself / herself with the crash carts, cast cart, and the pediatric cart.
• The nurse is responsible for keeping abreast of all new technology, equipment, and medications used in patient care.
• Provides and explains discharge instructions and identifies hospital and community resources to help meet physical, psycho-social, and nutritional needs.
• Active participant in PI/CQI projects within the ED and in conjunction with other departments as appropriate.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course must be obtained within 2 years of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date
• Trauma Nursing Core Course must be obtained within 2 years of employment start date
• Vocational School Graduate must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR for Healthcare Providers must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Graduate Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, or Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (LPN / LVN)
• Shift: Evenings, rotating weekends

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Licensed Practical Nurse Emergency Department opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.