LPN, Employee Health: Direct Care & IV Therapy

Ochsner Health; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking an LPN to deliver direct patient care, including IV therapy, under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role directs and assists ancillary nursing staff and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide the highest quality personalized patient care.

Responsibilities include data gathering, planning and evaluation using the nursing process, and maintaining clinical knowledge and credentials in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Required - High school diploma or equivalent.
• Required - Current licensed practical nursing (LPN) license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred - IV therapy credentials.

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.

Skills

Data gathering

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN license in state of practice

BLS Certification

IV therapy credentials (preferred)

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking an LPN to deliver direct patient care, including IV therapy, under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role directs and assists ancillary nursing staff and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide the highest quality personalized patient care.

Responsibilities include data gathering, planning and evaluation using the nursing process, and maintaining clinical knowledge and credentials in a fast-paced healthcare setting.