LPN
Company: ochsner health
Location: Baton Rouge
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. 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 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.
Keywords: ochsner health, Baton Rouge , LPN, Healthcare , Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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