LPN - Brees Family Center - Full Time - Gretna

Ochsner Health•Gretna, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This job provides direct care, including IV therapy, to assigned patients within the framework of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act, under the direction of a registered nurse. The LPN will direct and assist ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and interact with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel. The role requires demonstrating professional responsibilities, being accountable for one's own practice, and assisting other healthcare team members in delivering high-quality, personalized patient care. Ochsner Health is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating, believing that dedicated employees are key to their progress and patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Current licensed practical nursing (LPN) license in state of practice
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
Excellent organizational and time management skills and self directed and demonstrate good judgement
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 care (including IV therapy) of assigned patients within the framework of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act under the direction of a registered nurse
Directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties
Interacts with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel
Demonstrates professional responsibilities and is responsible for own practice
Assists other members of the healthcare team in providing the highest quality personalized patient care
Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care through data gathering, planning and evaluation
Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served
Communicates effectively and professionally with all patients, guests, family members and co-workers to ensure a quality patient experience
Adapts to rapid change in a positive manner throughout the day as needs of the unit / department change
Manages personal professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials
Performs other related duties as required
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards
Maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns