LPN - Skilled Nursing - Full Time - Ochsner Post Acute Care Center - Days

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Ochsner SNF is a 30 bed all private room CMS 5 star quality rated short-term Skilled Nursing unit. US News and World Report has ranked us one of the Best Nursing Homes in the US for the last 2 years. We also hold the distinguished Bronze National Quality award by The AHCA for 2020. In addition, we offer what may be the best patient to nurse ratio in any SNF within the the State of LA of 7/1! Our facility features state of the art technologies and therapy equipment in a beautiful new 5 story building with views overlooking the Mississippi river. Our Provider team includes a hands on Physician/Medical Director, NP’s, On-site Pharmacist, Laboratory and Dietitian. Tuition assistance, excellent health care benefits, and large paid time off and holiday packages set us far apart from community nursing homes. 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. The LPN directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and interacts with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel. The LPN 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
Experience working with and maintaining confidential information and 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

Nice To Haves

IV Therapy Credentials

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the needs of each patient are met
Ensuring compliance with LDH, CMS and Life-safety regulations.
As an LPN you will be responsible for direct oversite of the bedside care provided by the PCTs assigned to your patients and ensure the timely administration of their medications.
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.
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.
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.