LPN: Direct Patient Care & IV Therapy

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including IV therapy, in a busy unit. You will apply the nursing process to deliver care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent, LPN license, and BLS; IV therapy credentials are preferred. Join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care and professional growth at Ochsner Health.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Good interpersonal and delegation skills.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Uses nursing process to deliver patient care through data gathering, planning and evaluation.
• Provides care based on age-appropriate criteria for patients served.
• Communicates effectively with patients, guests, family members and co-workers.
• Adapts to rapid changes in unit/department needs.
• Maintains required clinical knowledge, skills and credentials.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Confidential information handling

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN license

Tools

IV therapy credentials

Job description

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including IV therapy, in a busy unit. You will apply the nursing process to deliver care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent, LPN license, and BLS; IV therapy credentials are preferred. Join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care and professional growth at Ochsner Health.