Night Shift LPN - IV Therapy & Compassionate Care

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care, including IV therapy, under RN supervision. You will guide ancillary staff, uphold patient safety, and deliver high-quality, individualized care to diverse patient populations.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent, current LPN license, and BLS certification. IV therapy credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires current LPN license in state of practice.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• IV therapy credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use nursing process to gather data, plan and evaluate patient care.
• Provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational and safety needs for varied ages.
• Communicate professionally with patients, guests, families and co-workers to ensure quality care.
• Adapt to rapid changes in unit or department as needs shift.
• Maintain clinical knowledge, skills, training and credentials.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Time management

Judgment

Interpersonal skills

Delegation

Education

LPN license

BLS certification

IV therapy credentials (preferred)

Job description

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care, including IV therapy, under RN supervision. You will guide ancillary staff, uphold patient safety, and deliver high-quality, individualized care to diverse patient populations.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent, current LPN license, and BLS certification. IV therapy credentials are preferred.