LPN
Company: Ochsner Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942,
but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal,
lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned,
every record broken and every patient helped is because of the
dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you
work with patients every day or support those who do, you are
making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at
Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 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 - Experience working with and
maintaining confidential information and working in a fast-paced
environment with minimal supervision. Certifications Required -
Current LPN License in the state of practiceBasic Life Support
(BLS) Certification from the American Heart AssociationPreferred -
IV Therapy Credentials Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs
Excellent organizational skillsGood time management skills and self
directedDemonstrates Good JudgementGood interpersonal
skillsDelegation skills 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.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 setting, can be and is physically
demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is
negligibleDuties performed routinely require exposure to blood,
body fluid and tissue.The incumbent works in a patient care area;
works in an area where patients enter; works directly with
patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain
communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for
exposure to communicable diseases.Because the incumbent works
within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for
exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the
environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation,
dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of
contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase
depending on the essential job duties of the role. Are you ready to
make a difference? Apply Today! Individuals who reside in and will
work from the state of Colorado are not eligible for remote work
position . Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to
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