LPN- OLGMC 10T Ortho Neuro- Part Time Nights
Company: Ochsner Health
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: March 9, 2023
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Job Description:
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. The LPN directs and
assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and interacts
with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel. The LPN
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 ExperienceRequired - 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 practice Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification from the American Heart Association Preferred - IV
Therapy Credentials Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)Excellent
organizational skillsGood time management skills and self
directedDemonstrates Good JudgementGood interpersonal
skillsDelegation skills Job DutiesEffectively 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.
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