LPN - OUHC Internal Medicine Clinic GME - Full Time
Company: Ochsner Health
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
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. -EducationRequired - -High School diploma or
equivalentWork ExperienceRequired - -Experience working with and
maintaining confidential information and working in a fast-paced
environment with minimal supervision.CertificationsRequired -
-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 skills
- Good time management skills and self directed
- Demonstrates Good Judgement
- Good interpersonal skills
- Delegation skillsJob 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 DemandsThe 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
negligible Duties 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.
Keywords: Ochsner Health, Lafayette , LPN - OUHC Internal Medicine Clinic GME - Full Time, Healthcare , Lafayette, Louisiana
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