LPN - Med/Surg - Weekend Program

Ochsner Health • Baton Rouge, LA

5d

About The Position

Provides direct care, including IV therapy, to assigned patients within the scope of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act and under the direction of a registered nurse. Directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and works with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel. Demonstrates professional responsibility for personal practice and assists the healthcare team in delivering high-quality, personalized patient care.

The role uses the nursing process to gather data, plan and evaluate care, and provides care that addresses patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs. It requires effective, professional communication with patients, guests, family members, and coworkers; adapting positively to changing unit needs; maintaining clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials; and complying with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The position also requires reporting suspected unethical conduct and concerns related to safety, privacy, or compliance.

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.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to work independently and use 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

• 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 changing needs of the unit or department.
• 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.
• Direct and assist ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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