LPN - GI Clinic - Full Time

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Meridian, MS

5d

About The Position

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. Directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and interacts with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel. Demonstrates professional responsibility, is accountable for their own practice, and supports the healthcare team in delivering high-quality, personalized patient care. Care is provided in a patient-care environment and is guided by patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other relevant needs. The role requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, as well as the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. Duties may change or be supplemented and are not limited to those listed in the posting.

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; self-directed with 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 appropriate to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs and ages.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, guests, family members, and coworkers to support a quality patient experience.
• Adapt positively to rapid changes as unit or department needs change.
• Manage professional development and maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
• Direct and assist ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties, and interact with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and concerns related to patient or employee safety, patient privacy, or other compliance matters.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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