LPN- OLGMC 8S Med Surg- Full Time Nights
About The Position
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job provides direct care (including IV therapy) of assigned patients within the framework of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act 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 responsibilities and is responsible for own practice and assists other members of the healthcare team in providing the highest quality personalized patient care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.
- Good time management and organizational skills and ability to be self directed.
- Ability to demonstrate good judgement, work with and maintain confidential information, and working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Delegation skills.
Nice To Haves
- IV Therapy Credentials.
Responsibilities
- Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care through data gathering, planning, and evaluation.
- Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served.
- Communicates effectively and professionally with all patients, guests, family members and co-workers to ensure a quality patient experience.
- Adapts to rapid change in a positive manner throughout the day as needs of the unit / department change.
- Manages personal professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
- Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
- This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
Benefits
- Ochsner Health is proud to be an Employer of Choice.
- Ranked one of Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity of 2024
- Becker's Healthcare listed Ochsner Health as 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare
- Awarded Culture Awards for Purpose and Values and Healthcare Industry by Top Workplace
- Ranked as a 2023 Top Workplace in the USA!
- Awarded Top Work Places 2023 for six consecutive years by The Times-Picayune
- Earned 2022-2023 Great Place to Work Certification™
- Ochsner Health named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
