Ochsner Health
LPN-Clinic- LGMD Primary Care Clinic- Full Time
Ochsner Health, Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, 70595
LPN-Clinic - LGMD Primary Care Clinic - Full Time
About Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health has been providing quality patient care since 1942. Our commitment to service, innovation, and education drives every award earned and every record broken. Every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. Whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.
Job Overview This Licensed Practical Nurse position provides direct care—including IV therapy—of assigned patients within the framework of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act 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 responsibilities and is responsible for own practice and assists other members of the healthcare team in providing the highest quality personalized patient care.
Responsibilities
Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care through data gathering, planning, and evaluation.
Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Communicates effectively and professionally with all patients, guests, family members, and co‑workers to ensure a quality patient experience.
Adapts to rapid change in a positive manner throughout the day as needs of the unit/department change.
Manages personal professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience
- None required.
Certifications
- Current licensed practical nursing (LPN) license in state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.
Preferred
- IV Therapy Credentials.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Excellent organizational and time management skills; self‑directed and demonstrates 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.
Physical and Environmental Demands Heavy work – occasionally exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force, frequently 25 to 50 pounds, and/or constantly 10 to 20 pounds to move objects. Exposure to blood, body fluid, tissue, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste in a patient care area. Occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
EEO Statement Ochsner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Job Overview This Licensed Practical Nurse position provides direct care—including IV therapy—of assigned patients within the framework of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act 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 responsibilities and is responsible for own practice and assists other members of the healthcare team in providing the highest quality personalized patient care.
Responsibilities
Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care through data gathering, planning, and evaluation.
Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Communicates effectively and professionally with all patients, guests, family members, and co‑workers to ensure a quality patient experience.
Adapts to rapid change in a positive manner throughout the day as needs of the unit/department change.
Manages personal professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience
- None required.
Certifications
- Current licensed practical nursing (LPN) license in state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.
Preferred
- IV Therapy Credentials.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Excellent organizational and time management skills; self‑directed and demonstrates 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.
Physical and Environmental Demands Heavy work – occasionally exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force, frequently 25 to 50 pounds, and/or constantly 10 to 20 pounds to move objects. Exposure to blood, body fluid, tissue, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste in a patient care area. Occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
EEO Statement Ochsner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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