Neurology Clinic LPN

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Meridian, MS

19h

About The Position

This position provides direct patient care, including IV therapy, within 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 with the healthcare team to deliver high-quality, personalized patient care. The position uses the nursing process to gather data, plan and evaluate care, and provides care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs. The LPN communicates professionally with patients, guests, family members and coworkers, adapts positively to changing departmental needs, and maintains professional development, clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials. The role also requires compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current licensed practical nursing (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 approach and 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 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 of patients served.
Direct and assist ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties.
Interact with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel.
Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, guests, family members and coworkers.
Adapt positively to rapid changes in departmental needs.
Manage professional development and maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct, patient or employee safety concerns, patient privacy concerns, and other compliance-related issues.
Perform other related duties as required.