LPN- Clinic- Hepatology Coordinator- The Grove

ochsner; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the hepatology care team as a coordinator. You will perform liver-related assessments and coordinate care for patients within hepatology and abdominal transplant programs, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Required Louisiana LPN licensure, a high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS certification. GI experience and IV therapy credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience handling confidential information in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision is required.
• Current Louisiana LPN license and BLS certification required; IV therapy credentials are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Nursing Process to deliver patient care and document appropriately.
• Provide direct care including IV therapy per scope and under RN guidance.
• Coordinate care for hepatology and abdominal transplant patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients and care teams to ensure quality patient experience.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Good time management

Demonstrates Good Judgement

Good interpersonal skills

Delegation skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job 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.

LPN - Hepatology Coordinator position

Location- The Grove, Baton Rouge

Job duties include:

• Fiber scans- liver ultrasound.
• Coordination of care for hepatology and abdominal transplant patients.
• Prefer with GI experience.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Ochsner's discretion.

Education

• Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

• Required - Experience working with and maintaining confidential information and working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Certifications

• Required - Current State of Louisiana licensure from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Required - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred - IV Therapy Credentials

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs

• Excellent organizational skills
• Good time management skills and self directed
• Demonstrates Good Judgement
• Good interpersonal skills
• Delegation skills

Job Duties

• 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.

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Ochsner 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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls;