LVN/LPN / Registered Nurse / Louisiana / Any / Med/Surg LPN Job

Med/Surg LPN/LVN - Kinder, LA - Day shift

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Med/Surg LPN/LVN and make a meaningful difference in patient care. This vital role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing essential nursing services to diverse patient populations. With a focus on teamwork, professionalism, and compassionate care, you will support our mission to deliver high-quality healthcare services.

What You ll Do:

• Perform assigned nursing procedures to ensure patient comfort and well-being, adhering to Louisiana state law and organizational policies.
• Assist RNs with patient admission, education, discharge planning, and documentation.
• Monitor patient conditions through frequent rounds, gather data, and document findings accurately.
• Administer medications as prescribed, verifying orders and patient identification.
• Collect, label, store, and deliver specimens following universal precautions.
• Conduct procedures such as sterile dressing changes, NG tube irrigation, catheterizations, wound care, and more.
• Monitor IV drip rates, infusions, and record patient intake and output precisely.
• Support patient mobility, feeding, hygiene, and routine care activities.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and NPs during procedures and rounds.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services, and orientation sessions to stay current with policies and procedures.
• Address the unique needs of patients across all age groups, from neonates to geriatrics.
• Promote teamwork through effective communication and cooperation with colleagues.
• Accurately receive, document, and relay physician orders.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts as needed.

Required Skills:

• Current Louisiana LPN/LVN license or in a compacted state.
• BLS/CPR, CPI/MOAB, and ACLS certifications are required; PALS preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an acute care setting required.
• Proficient in nursing procedures, medication administration, and documentation.
• Strong patient assessment and monitoring skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work days, with shifts starting on 03/16/2026 once credentialing is completed and approved
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.
• Compliance with all hospital policies and procedures.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly Pay Rate: $36.00
• Benefits include competitive pay packages, weekly pay via direct deposit, comprehensive medical benefits, referral bonuses, paid sick time, licensure and travel reimbursements, and more.

Take the next step in your nursing career by applying today and become part of a team committed to excellence in patient care. Your expertise can make a real difference join us now!
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply