LPN (PRN)
Company: Broadway Services Inc
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Basic Purpose To
provide direct nursing care activities and supervision of Certified
Nursing Assistants within the parameters of his/her license to
practice as a License Practical Nurse in the state of Louisiana; to
support the mission and philosophy of BSI, Inc. Major Duties &
Responsibilities I. Directing/Providing Resident Care in Nursing.
Observe the condition of the resident, record any pertinent changes
in the resident’s condition in the medical record and notify the
attending physician, responsible party, and nursing administration.
Take vital signs as ordered by the attending physician and record
findings in the medical record. Assess and orient new residents
upon admission. Continuously re-assess residents. Participate in
the care planning process including: assessment, formulation,
implementation, evaluation, and revision. Collect, label, and
arrange for transfer of specimens to laboratory as ordered by the
attending physician. Perform wound care/treatments as ordered by
the attending physicians, document appearance of wounds and
procedures performed. Administer medications as ordered by the
attending physician document on the medication administration
record. Follow policies and procedures for pharmacy services as
listed in the Healthcare Policy and Procedure Manual. Assist
physician with procedures and rounds. Assure accuracy of food and
fluid documentation by the Certified Nursing Assistants.
Communicate with Dietary all admissions and discharges via the
Communication Form. Answer resident call lights. Follow facility
policies and procedures in the event of a residents’ death.
Maintain Medication and Treatment Carts to State Standards. Assist
residents with ADLs as required. Provide a report to the oncoming
shift. Communicate with Social Services when resident or family
issues arise. II. Supervise the work of the Nursing Assistants
assigned to Nursing Determine duties which can be safely and
appropriately delegated to unlicensed personnel. Provide
supervision/oversight/guidance of work performed by Certified
Nursing Assistants. Initiate disciplinary action as outlined in
Broadway Services, Inc. employee handbook when appropriate. Enforce
the cell phone policy at all times. Participate in employee
performance evaluation process. Review resident care plans with
Certified Nursing Assistants. III. Observe Federal, State, and
Local Laws/Regulation and Administrative Polices of Nursing at
Lambeth House. Maintain a current license to practice as a Licensed
Practical Nurse in the state of Louisiana. Maintain records of
controlled substances. Ensure that a physician’s order is obtained
for all medications, diets and treatments administered to
residents. Document all treatments, medications and observations in
the resident’s medical record. Complete a minimum of 12 hours of
continuing education annually. Ensure that he/she is familiar with
fire and disaster plans; when to evacuate. Requirements: Minimum
Qualifications Graduation from a state accredited school of
Practical Nursing. Currently licensed to practice as a Practical
Nurse in the state of Louisiana. Continuing education as required
by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical
Nurses. Good physical and mental health. Ability to apply and
execute orders of physicians and registered nurses with the
limitations of educational background/licensure, and with an
understanding of the cause and effect of such action. Ability to
communicate effectively with co-workers, residents, families,
physicians, and the general public. Freedom from communicable
disease. Must maintain a current CPR Certification Typical Physical
Demands Must be able to lift/push at least thirty-five (35) pounds.
Must be able to maneuver medication carts throughout the unit. Must
be able to, bend, turn, sit, and stand as needed to care for
residents. Must be able to read and write as necessary to complete
necessary communication.
Keywords: Broadway Services Inc, New Orleans , LPN (PRN), Healthcare , New Orleans, Louisiana
