LPN - Med/Surg (MT3) - Days

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Baton Rouge, LA

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 requires professional accountability for one’s own practice and collaboration with the healthcare team to provide high-quality, personalized patient care. Care is delivered using the nursing process, including data gathering, planning, and evaluation, and is based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs. The LPN communicates professionally with patients, guests, family members, and coworkers; adapts positively to changing unit needs; and maintains clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials. The position also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, as well as prompt reporting of suspected unethical conduct or safety, privacy, and compliance concerns. This position involves work in patient care areas and routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, specimens that may contain communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The job is classified as heavy work, with lifting or exertion requirements described as 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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, maintain 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 care, including IV therapy, to assigned patients under the direction of a registered nurse and within the Licensed Practical Nurse Act.
Direct and assist ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties.
Collaborate and interact with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel.
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 throughout the day.
Manage professional development and maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
Perform other related duties as required.
Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.