LPN - OLGMC 9C Med Tele Full Time (Nights)

Ochsner Health•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

This job 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. The LPN directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and interacts with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel. The role demonstrates professional responsibility, accountability for one’s own practice, and supports the healthcare team in delivering high-quality, personalized patient care. The position is in a patient-care environment and involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The role is classified as heavy work, requiring exertion of 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects. The listed duties describe the general nature of the role and may change.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Good time-management and organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
Ability to demonstrate good judgment, handle confidential information, and work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Good interpersonal skills.
Delegation skills.

Nice To Haves

IV Therapy credentials.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to deliver 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 the needs of the unit or department.
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 laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct, patient or employee safety concerns, privacy concerns, and other compliance-related concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.