Licensed Practical Nurse - Belle Chasse Primary Care Clinic

Ochsner Health•Belle Chasse, LA

16d

About The Position

Provides direct care, including IV therapy, to assigned patients within the framework of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act and under the direction of a registered nurse. Directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and interacts with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel. Demonstrates professional responsibility for personal practice and supports the healthcare team in providing high-quality, personalized patient care. The role requires applying the nursing process to patient care, providing care appropriate to patients’ ages and needs, communicating professionally with patients and colleagues, and adapting to changing departmental needs. The nurse maintains professional development and required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials, and complies with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. Duties may change and may include other related responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current licensed practical nursing (LPN) license in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills; self-directed with good judgment.
Good interpersonal and delegation skills.
Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

IV therapy credentials.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process in delivering patient care through data gathering, planning, and evaluation.
Provide care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs, appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, guests, family members, and coworkers to support a quality patient experience.
Adapt positively to rapid changes in unit or department needs.
Manage professional development and maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
Direct and assist ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties.
Interact with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.