LPN - Med Surg - PRN - St. Mary Campus

Ochsner Health • Houma, LA

20d

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 LPN demonstrates professional responsibility for their own practice and assists other members of the healthcare team in providing high-quality, personalized patient care.

The role requires using the Nursing Process to gather data, plan and evaluate care; providing care suited to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs; and communicating professionally with patients, guests, family members and coworkers. The LPN adapts positively to changing unit or department needs, maintains professional development and required clinical knowledge, skills, training and credentials, and remains knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards and regulatory requirements. Other related duties may be assigned. The role also requires compliance with the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including promptly reporting suspected unethical conduct and safety, privacy or compliance concerns.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with and maintaining confidential information.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Current LPN license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good time-management skills and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated good judgment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Delegation skills.

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 the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related needs 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.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy or other compliance-related concerns.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED