Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Full Time Days

Oceans Healthcare; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Daily pay

Paid time off

Competitive compensation

Short/Long disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana is seeking a licensed LVN/LPN to provide compassionate nursing care for patients across inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services. You will collect data, reassess patients, document findings, and collaborate with the treatment team under the direction of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities include administering medications safely, performing bedside tasks, supporting coping strategies, and delivering patient education while maintaining accurate records and

Qualifications

• Current, valid LVN/LPN license in the state of employment.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year inpatient hospital experience strongly preferred.
• CPR certification and Oceans approved de-escalation program.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality nursing care to patients, reassessing under RN direction.
• Documents findings in the patient record and communicates with the care team.
• Implements care interventions per multidisciplinary plan with physician collaboration.
• Performs bedside procedures, labs, wound care, and assists with ADLs.
• Supports coping and adaptation for illness-related stress.
• Delivers medications safely and educates patients on meds.
• Transcribes orders and conducts chart audits per guidelines.
• Provides leadership and precepts to new staff.

Skills

Stress management

Communication

Organization

Critical thinking

Leadership

CPR certification

Education

Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) license

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping children, adults, and seniors manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Utilizing proven, innovative, and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long-term wellness through a range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric counseling and treatment options.

Benefits We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) - Eligible first of the month after 30 days.
• 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Market Compensation
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Functions

• Delivers quality nursing care to assigned group of patients by collecting data and identifying deviations from normal; assists with reassessing patients according to assignments, need and unit protocol and/or hospital policy under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Accurately and thoroughly documents all findings in the patient record and identifies expected outcomes based on assessment data; effectively communicates pertinent assessment findings with other health care members.
• Implements nursing care interventions identified in the individualized multidisciplinary treatment plan using accepted standards of practice in collaboration with other health care providers; performs nursing procedures/treatments as prescribed by physician/LIP.
• Conducts specified bedside laboratory tests, wound care, and provides for comfort and assistance in the performance of ADLs;
• Promotes the patient's ability to cope, adapt and/or solve situations related to illness and/or stressors.
• Provides supportive, age appropriate communication and culturally acceptable interventions and documents special needs.
• Provides for the safe delivery of medications in accordance with the facility policies and physician orders; administers medications utilizing established safety procedures / standards. Ensures patients are effectively assessed prior to and after medication administration. Accurately communicates/documents medication doses prescribed, and provides patient education on medication administered.
• Follows up on patient care responsibilities; communicates incomplete assignments and patient needs with other disciplines to assure continuity of care; transcribes orders accurately and performs chart audits of transcription accurately and according to facility guidelines.
• Utilizes nursing knowledge to successfully meet the needs of the facility, patient population and staff members. Utilizes nursing resources to enhance evidence-based practice.
• Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to new staff. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Education / Experience

• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in the state of which you are employed.
• Valid Compact licenses are also acceptable as they apply.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year of inpatient hospital experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications / Skills

• Must be able to work in high stress and assess potential for patient escalation.
• The LVN/LPN must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to consistently achieve positive results with internal and external customers, be highly organized, have an understanding and sensitivity to serve culturally diverse and special needs population such as Chronically Mentally Ill, Geriatric, CD, as well as be versed in basic knowledge of normal physical and emotional development.
• Exhibits critical thinking abilities and applies them for continuous improvement of patient care.
• Demonstrates self-confidence and ability to think conceptually in leading and directing others.
• Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program.

Work Environment

Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere. This person might sometimes experience disagreeable odors, sights and/or unpredictable patient behavior. Work requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.