[Hiring] LPN: Virtual Messaging Network - Primary Care @Ochsner Health

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Role 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.

  • This position is remote
  • Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Qualifications

  • Required - High school diploma or equivalent
  • Required - Current licensed practical nursing (LPN) license in state of practice
  • Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
  • Preferred - IV therapy credentials

Requirements

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • 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

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
  • Performs other related duties as required

Physical and Environmental Demands

  • 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
  • Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue
  • 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
  • Occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. 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.

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