Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) - Livingston Parish Region - Primary Care & Specialty Clinics - Sign On...
Company: ochsner health
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionThis 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 practice Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification from the American Heart Association Preferred - 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 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
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 di
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