LPN- Kaplan Family Medicine Clinic- Full Time

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Lafayette, LA

12d

About The Position

This position provides direct patient care, including IV therapy, 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 works with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel. The role requires professional accountability for one’s own practice and support of the healthcare team in delivering high-quality, personalized patient care.

The position is based in a patient care area and routinely involves contact with patients and potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste. Physical demands include frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force and occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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 to deliver patient care through data gathering, planning, and evaluation.
• Provide care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs, appropriate to the ages 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 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.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable behavior, patient or employee safety concerns, patient privacy concerns, and other compliance-related concerns immediately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED