LPN, Orthopedic Joint Clinic — IV Therapy

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care, including IV therapy, under RN supervision. You will assist ancillary nursing staff and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, individualized patient care.

Required: High school diploma or equivalent, active LPN license in state of practice, and BLS certification. IV therapy credentials preferred.

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

• 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

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current LPN license in state of practice

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care, including IV therapy, under RN supervision. You will assist ancillary nursing staff and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, individualized patient care.

Required: High school diploma or equivalent, active LPN license in state of practice, and BLS certification. IV therapy credentials preferred.