LPN - Med Surg - PRN - St. Mary Campus

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Houma, LA

18d

About The Position

The LPN 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 role directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties, interacts with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel, and demonstrates professional responsibility for personal practice while supporting the healthcare team in delivering personalized, high-quality patient care. Care is provided in a patient-care setting and is based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, experience handling confidential information and working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision, a current LPN license in the state of practice, and American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. IV therapy credentials are preferred. The role involves heavy physical work and routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable disease risks, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste in the healthcare environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with and maintaining confidential information.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Current LPN license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good time-management skills and ability to work independently.
• Good judgment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Delegation skills.

Nice To Haves

• IV therapy credentials.

Responsibilities

• Use the Nursing Process in patient care, including data gathering, planning, and evaluation.
• Provide care based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs of patients served.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, guests, family members, and coworkers to support a quality patient experience.
• Adapt positively to rapid changes in unit or department needs.
• Manage professional development and maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED