LPN - Community Living Centers/VA Nursing Home

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a License Practical Nurse to work at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care Center in the Community Living Centers in New Orleans.

Position Highlights:

Weekend, Holiday, Evening and Night Hour Shifts
• 12 hour shifts
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Generous PTO and 11 paid federal holidays
• Give back & care for our Vets

Position Responsibilities:

• Initiate, perform and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
• Complete assigned patient care based on patient's conditions, use judgement in selecting the appropriate and sequence of procedures and treatments, and accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information
• Observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcantaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and perform treatments according to established policies/procedures

Position Requirements:

• Education: Graduate from an accredited community college, junior college, college, university or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate state agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Experience: 1 year of practical or vocational nurse experience after graduation
• Licensure: Current, full, active and unrestricted license as a practical or vocational nurse

For More Information Contact:

Melissa Powell

Melissa_Powell@Spectrumhealth.com

719-528-7965

Company Overview:

At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and health care professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE/AA/Disability/Vet