LPN-Hospital/Inpatient - PRN Nights

Ochsner Health•Slidell, LA

10d

About The Position

This position provides direct inpatient care, including IV therapy, to assigned patients 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 involves professional accountability for the employee’s own practice and assisting the healthcare team in delivering high-quality, personalized patient care. Care is delivered using the nursing process and takes into account patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs. The LPN communicates professionally with patients, guests, family members, and coworkers; adapts to changing unit needs; and maintains required clinical knowledge, skills, training, and credentials. The position is in a patient-care environment with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste.

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 independently.
Ability to demonstrate good judgment, maintain confidential information, and work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Good interpersonal skills.
Delegation skills.

Nice To Haves

IV Therapy credentials.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care, including IV therapy, to assigned patients under the direction of a registered nurse and within the scope of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act.
Direct and assist ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel.
Use the nursing process in patient care through data gathering, planning, and evaluation.
Provide care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs, appropriate to the ages 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.
Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.