LPN - OLGMC 9C Med Tele Full Time (Nights)

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

Provides direct care, including IV therapy, to assigned patients within 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 for personal practice and supports the healthcare team in providing high-quality, personalized patient care. The position is scheduled from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. Care is provided according to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other relevant needs, and appropriate to the ages of patients served. The role requires adapting positively to changing unit needs, maintaining clinical knowledge and credentials, and complying with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. This position is based in a patient care environment. Routine duties involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, specimens that may contain communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The role is classified as Heavy Work, including exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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, 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 patients’ 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 the needs of the unit or department.
Manage professional development and maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
Perform other related duties as required.
Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and concerns related to patient or employee safety, patient privacy, or other compliance matters.
Direct and assist ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel.
Provide direct patient care, including IV therapy, under the direction of a registered nurse and within the Licensed Practical Nurse Act.