License Practical Nurse; LPN - Med​/Surg - Nights

Job Summary

This position provides direct care, including IV therapy, of assigned patients under the Licensed Practical Nurse Act with the direction of a Registered Nurse. The LPN directs and assists ancillary nursing staff, interacts with the multidisciplinary team, and demonstrates professional responsibility in delivering personalized patient care.

Required
- High School diploma or equivalent.

Required
- Experience working with and maintaining confidential information in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.

Required
- Current LPN license in the state of practice.

Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Preferred - IV therapy credentials.

• Excellent organizational skills
• Good time‑management skills and self‑directed work
• Demonstrates good judgment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Delegation skills

• Effectively uses the nursing process in delivering patient care through data gathering, planning, and evaluation.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to patient ages.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families, and co‑workers to ensure a quality patient experience.
• Adapts to rapid change in a positive manner throughout the day as unit needs evolve.
• Manages personal professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
• Other related duties as required.

The position involves heavy work: occasionally lifting 50 to 100 pounds, frequently lifting 25 to 50 pounds, or constantly lifting 10 to 20 pounds, and other physical demands exceeding those of sedentary work. Duties also routinely require exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and potential communicable diseases, as well as hazardous medications or waste within a healthcare setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.