Varied (United States of America)
Department:
100 - 605000 TG - 5 North - SurgeryThe LPN provides nursing care for patients, cooperatively with ancillary nursing personnel and their patient team members in maintaining standards of care in the clinical setting utilizing the nursing process.
Key Responsibilities:
• Responds to emergencies and monitors patient conditions
• Performs timely assessments and documents care accurately
• Follows physician orders and nursing protocols
• Coordinates with care team and maintains patient hygiene
• Prioritizes tasks and ensures patient safety
• Completes documentation and shift reports per standards
Qualifications:
1. Current licensure by the Louisiana Practical Board of Nursing is required.
Terrebonne General Health System has been building a reputation based on quality and is a nationally recognized health care organization that provides state-of-the-art technology and advanced services.
Terrebonne General is a public, non-profit health care system consisting of a 321 licensed bed acute care facility complete with a range of services such as a Women’s Center, cancer care services, an outpatient surgery center, diagnostic imaging services, Women’s Diagnostic and Breast Imaging Center, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and emergency care services.
Terrebonne General takes pride in being the largest community-based hospital in the tri-parish area of Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Mary parishes. The medical center serves as a major economic force for the community with a staff of over 1500 employees. In addition, the system currently has a medical staff of over 150 physicians offering a variety of specialties ranging from family practice to cardiovascular surgery.
Terrebonne General is accredited by Joint Commission, the national body that ensures that member hospitals meet established standards for quality of patient care. Terrebonne General is also a member of the Louisiana Hospital Association and is also a member of Premier, a purchasing organization of several hundred hospitals throughout the entire United States.
