LPN - Union Clinic

Ochsner Health•Union, MS

13d

About The Position

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. Directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and interacts with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel. Demonstrates professional responsibility for personal practice and supports the healthcare team in delivering high-quality, personalized patient care. The role requires compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The employee must also follow the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including promptly reporting suspected unethical conduct and safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns. The position is based in a patient-care environment and carries potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste.

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.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills; self-directed and demonstrates good judgment.
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

Use the nursing process to deliver patient care through data gathering, planning, and evaluation.
Provide care according to the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other relevant needs of the patients served.
Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, guests, family members, and coworkers to support a quality patient experience.
Adapt positively to changing needs of the unit or department throughout the day.
Manage professional development and maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
Direct and assist ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties.
Interact with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Promptly report known or suspected unethical or questionable behavior and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.