Lpn Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

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LPN - Med/Surg - Weekend Program

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

This job 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. The LPN directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and interacts with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel. The role demonstrates professional responsibility, maintains accountability for one’s own practice, and assists the healthcare team in delivering high-quality, personalized patient care. The position requires use of the nursing process to gather data, plan and evaluate care, and provide care appropriate to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related needs. The LPN communicates professionally with patients, guests, family members and coworkers, adapts positively to changing unit needs, and maintains professional development, clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials. The role also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulations, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. This is a patient-care role with routine exposure to blood, body fluids and tissue, potential exposure to communicable diseases, and possible occupational exposure to hazardous medications or waste. The stated physical demand classification is Heavy Work, involving exertion of 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. Other related duties may be assigned, and the description may be amended 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.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to work independently and use 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

  • Provide direct care, including IV therapy, to assigned patients under the direction of a registered nurse and within the framework of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act.
  • Direct and assist ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and interact with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel.
  • Take responsibility for own practice and assist the healthcare team in providing high-quality personalized patient care.
  • Use the nursing process to gather data, plan care, and evaluate outcomes.
  • Provide care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related needs, 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.
  • Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
  • Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy or other compliance-related concerns.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Lpn salary in Baton Rouge, LA is approximately $58,000 per year, with a typical range of $42,000 to $75,000.
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