LPN- Orthopedic Surgery

About the role

We're seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Orthopedic Surgery team. Since opening in 1942, we've been committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating. Our success is due to dedicated employees like you.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Prior work experience - None.
• Prior certifications - IV therapy credentials preferred.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Pay

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Ochsner Health 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.

Remote Work

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work positions: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.