LPN - Primary Care Clinic - Denham Springs South

Ochsner Health•Denham Springs, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ochsner Health, established in 1942, is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating. The organization values its dedicated employees who contribute to patient care and overall success. This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position involves providing direct patient care, including IV therapy, under the supervision of a registered nurse. The LPN will also direct and assist ancillary nursing staff, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and uphold professional responsibilities to ensure high-quality, personalized patient care. The role requires the individual to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description summarizes the primary duties and responsibilities, which are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current licensed practical nursing (LPN) license in state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.
Excellent organizational and time management skills and self directed and demonstrate good judgement.
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

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.
Interacts with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel.
Demonstrates professional responsibilities and is responsible for own practice.
Assists other members of the healthcare team in providing the highest quality personalized patient care.
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.
Performs other related duties as required.
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.
Maintains and complies with the company's 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.