Licensed Practical Nurse

Description

Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Reports to: Business Development and Staffing Manager

Location: New Orleans, LA

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Position Summary: Aldevra is seeking a qualified LPN to support the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) in New Orleans, LA. The ideal candidate will already align with our core values of SOAR (Strong Integrity and Ethics, Outstanding Teamwork, Accountability-Driven and Relentless Pursuit of Quality).

This position is contingent upon contract award.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain patient/resident confidentiality and a safe patient/resident care environment, including familiarity with requirements such as medication administration, patient/resident/family education, discharge process, restraint usage, hazardous waste disposal, etc.
• Evaluate health care needs of the patient/resident and provide to Registered Nurse (RN) to assist with developing a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals.
• Notify RN of any significant changes in the patient’s/resident’s health condition
• Obtain and deliver urine specimens to the lab.
• Carry out the plan of care by performing assigned tasks.
• Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient/resident medical record.
• Complete nursing documentation within required time frames
• Identify and act on predictable needs of the patient/resident.
• Meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients/residents and/or families.
• Prioritize and complete tasks within the LPN’s assigned shift.
• Report incidents of verbal or physical abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager of the unit they are assigned; or designated off-shift nursing leadership.
• Administer PO, IM, and subcutaneous medications including providing patient education.
• Administer tube feedings and set up trays.
• Assist with care including catheters, condoms, colostomies.
• Assist with mobility including transfers, transfer devices, and ambulation.
• Educate patients/residents and/or families on medication administration.
• Measure vital signs, including pain, the 5th vital sign, pulse oximetry, etc.
• Measure intake and output for urine and drains and assist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including catheters, colostomies, and digital stimulation.
• Participate in admission and discharge of patient.
• Perform wound care including dressing changes and obtaining wound cultures as necessary.
• Provide comfort measures including repositioning, bathing, activities of daily living, range of motion, and hygiene (shaving, brushing teeth, dressing)
• Respond and assist in an emergency situation as instructed. 
• Performing capillary blood glucose and monitoring
• Insert intravenous lines.
• All other duties as assigned.

About Us

Aldevra was founded in 2009 by current President & CEO Rodney Marshall, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and minority entrepreneur. The company began by selling foodservice equipment to the federal government and later expanded to include medical equipment and professional services, helping to meet a broader range of customer needs. Today, Aldevra is recognized as a top foodservice equipment dealer in the U.S., specializing in federal government sales while also growing its commercial and e-commerce customer base. Its professional services division provides federal agencies with healthcare professionals, construction and facilities managers and technicians, and administrative support. Whether it's equipment or staffing, Aldevra is committed to delivering high-quality products and timely service at the best value.

Recent accolades include:

• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America No. 3359 on the 2024 list
• Foodservice Equipment Reports 2024 Top Dealer 
• VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer for 2024 Employer Awards 
• Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine 2024 Distribution Giants list 
• Great Expectations Award for Outstanding Growth in 2023 
• Strata GPO Top 10 Dealer
• RATIONAL 2024 Premium Partner Award
• Great Place to Work® 
• 2021,2022,2023,2024, and 2025 Military Friendly® Employer Gold designation
• 2021, 2023, and 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award
• ENERGY STAR® Partner
• Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership Small Business Partner
• Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Partner #911

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