LPN- St Mary- Nursery - Part Time
Company: Ochsner Health
Location: Morgan City
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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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.
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)
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.
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 essential functions of this job include (but
are not limited to) the following: - Frequently exerting 10 to 20
pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100
pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of
those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
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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