LPN Observation/Medsurg Unit - Jeff Hwy OMC - Full Time - Nights

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides direct patient care, including IV therapy, within the scope 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 and collaboration to deliver high-quality, personalized patient care. Care is delivered using the nursing process and takes account of patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs. The LPN communicates professionally with patients, guests, families, and coworkers; adjusts positively as unit needs change; and maintains clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials. The position works in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, and possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. Heavy physical work is required, including exerting 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects. The position is full-time on nights at the Jeff Highway Ochsner Medical Center. The job description summarizes the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties; responsibilities may change at the employer’s discretion.

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.
Good time-management and organizational skills, and ability to work in a self-directed manner.
Ability to demonstrate good judgment, handle confidential information, and work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
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 the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria 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.
Manage professional development and maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
Direct and assist ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties.
Work under the direction of a registered nurse and interact with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Promptly report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.