LPN - Hem/Onc Clinic- Baton Rouge

ochsner; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care, including IV therapy, under the direction of a registered nurse. The role involves supervising ancillary staff and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

Required qualifications include an active LPN license in the state, a High School diploma or equivalent, and BLS certification. IV therapy credentials are preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current LPN license in state of practice required.
• BLS certification by American Heart Association required.
• IV therapy credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including IV therapy under RN supervision.
• Assists ancillary nursing staff and collaborates with multidisciplinary team.
• Manages nursing processes: data gathering, planning, evaluation.
• Maintains professional responsibilities and adheres to applicable laws and standards.
• Complies with Compliance & Privacy Program and Safety standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidential information handling

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

IV therapy credentials (preferred)

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

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. 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 the company's discretion.

Education

• Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

• Required - None.

Certifications

• 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs

• Excellent organizational and time management skills and self directed and demonstrate good judgement.


• Good interpersonal and delegation skills.


• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

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.


• Performs 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.


• This employer maintains and complies with its 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.

The employer 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; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial