LPN - Med/Surg (MT3) - Days

Ochsner Health•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The LPN provides direct patient care, including IV therapy, within the scope of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act and under the direction of a registered nurse. The role directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and works with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel. The LPN is accountable for professional practice and contributes to personalized, high-quality patient care. The position uses the nursing process to gather data, plan and evaluate care, and provides care appropriate to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs. The LPN communicates professionally with patients, guests, family members, and coworkers; adapts positively as unit or department needs change; and maintains 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.
Good judgment and ability to handle confidential information and work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Good interpersonal skills.
Delegation skills.
Ability to meet the position’s heavy-work physical demands and perform duties in a patient-care environment with occupational exposure risks.

Nice To Haves

IV Therapy Credentials.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including IV therapy, within the Licensed Practical Nurse Act and under the direction of a registered nurse.
Direct and assist ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel.
Use the nursing process to gather data, plan care, and evaluate outcomes.
Provide care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs.
Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, guests, family members, and coworkers.
Adapt positively to changing needs of the unit or department.
Manage professional development and maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.