LPN Observation/Medsurg Unit - Jeff Hwy OMC - Full Time - Nights

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, 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 also directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and works with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel. The LPN is responsible for their own professional practice and supports the healthcare team in providing high-quality, personalized care. The position uses the nursing process to gather data, plan and evaluate care, and provides care tailored to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related needs. The LPN communicates professionally with patients, guests, families and coworkers, adapts positively to changing unit needs, and maintains required clinical knowledge, skills, training and credentials. The position requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program.

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.
Ability to demonstrate good judgment, handle confidential information and work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Good interpersonal skills.
Delegation skills.

Nice To Haves

IV Therapy credentials.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including IV therapy, within the scope of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act and under the direction of a registered nurse.
Direct and assist ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties.
Work with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel to provide personalized patient care.
Use the nursing process to deliver patient care through data gathering, planning and evaluation.
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 unit or department needs.
Maintain professional development, 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-related concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.