LPN - Intensive Outpatient Psych Clinic - Full Time - Jeff Hwy
New Orleans, LA
- Eligibility
- Psychiatric Nursing
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Posted Sep 11
Staffing and support
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Pay and benefits
- Not specified
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What's around it?
Living costs about 7% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,251/mo
- Household income
- $56,631/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
From Census ACS 2024.
About this role
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.
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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.
Sourced from Ochsner Medical Center’s careers page.
How this role fits you
About the employer
You would start on a nurse residency for select units at a Magnet-designated medical center.
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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