IV Therapy LPN — Direct Patient Care

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care, including IV therapy, under RN supervision. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, personalized patient care and ensure safety and compliance.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent, an active LPN license in the state of practice, and BLS from the American Heart Association. IV therapy credentials are preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active LPN license in the practicing state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• IV therapy credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and IV therapy as assigned.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and multidisciplinary team.
• Apply nursing process for data gathering, planning, and evaluation.
• Maintain patient safety, privacy, and professional standards.
• Document actions and patient responses accurately.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Time management

Judgement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN license (state of practice)

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care, including IV therapy, under RN supervision. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, personalized patient care and ensure safety and compliance.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent, an active LPN license in the state of practice, and BLS from the American Heart Association. IV therapy credentials are preferred but not mandatory.