LPN - Health Clinic

Job Description

This role provides direct care 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• None.

• Current licensed practical nursing (LPN) license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills and self‑directed and demonstrate good judgement.
• Good interpersonal and delegation skills.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.

• 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.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Heavy Work:
Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. 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.

Environmental considerations:
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.

Ochsner 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.