LPN - Orthopedics Clinic - Chabert - Full Time

Ochsner Health•Houma, LA

23h

About The Position

This job 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. The LPN directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and interacts with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel. The role demonstrates professional responsibility for its own practice and supports the healthcare team in providing high-quality, personalized patient care. The position requires delivery of care through the nursing process, professional communication, adaptability as unit or department needs change, and maintenance of clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials. The employee must also remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. Work takes place in a patient-care healthcare environment with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current licensed practical nursing (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

Provides direct patient care, including IV therapy, under the direction of a registered nurse and within the Licensed Practical Nurse Act.
Directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and interacts with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel.
Uses the nursing process to deliver patient care through data gathering, planning, and evaluation.
Provides care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs, as appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, guests, family members, and coworkers to support a quality patient experience.
Adapts positively to rapid changes in unit or department needs.
Manages professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
Performs other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensures compliance.
Immediately reports known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.