LPN-Hospital/Inpatient - PRN Nights

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Slidell, 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 support for the healthcare team in providing personalized patient care. The position is PRN and works nights. The LPN uses the nursing process to deliver care through data gathering, planning, and evaluation, and provides care appropriate to patients' physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other needs. The role requires effective, professional communication with patients, guests, family members, and coworkers; adapting positively to changing unit needs; and maintaining professional development, clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials. The employee must comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer's Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct.

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, with the 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

Provide direct patient care, including IV therapy, under the direction of a registered nurse and within the Licensed Practical Nurse Act.
Direct and assist ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and interact with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel.
Use the nursing process to deliver 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.
Adapt positively to rapid changes in unit or department needs.
Manage professional development and maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.