LPN - Intensive Outpatient Psych Clinic - Full Time - Jeff Hwy
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. Ochsner Medical Center is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
- Eligibility
- Psychiatric Nursing
Posted Sep 11
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- Intensive Outpatient Psych Clinic · Clinic LPN - Intensive Outpatient Psych Clinic - Full Time - Jeff Hwy
- License
- LPN license Certifications Required - Current LPN License in the state of practice
- Term
- Permanent LPN - Intensive Outpatient Psych Clinic - Full Time - Jeff HwyFull Time
Do you qualify?
- License
- LPN License Certifications Required - Current LPN License in the state of practice
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
- Education
- High School diploma or equivalent Education Required - High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience
- Experience working with and maintaining confidential information and working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision Work Experience Required - Experience working with and maintaining confidential information and working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Preferred
- Certification
- IV Therapy Credentials Preferred - IV Therapy Credentials
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- provides direct care including IV therapy under direction of an RN 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.
- Day to day
- directs and assists ancillary nursing staff and interacts with multidisciplinary team The LPN directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and interacts with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel.
- Day to day
- uses nursing process through data gathering, planning, and evaluation Effectively uses the Nursing Process in the delivery of patient care through data gathering, planning and evaluation.
- Day to day
- provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, and safety criteria Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served.
- Day to day
- communicates with patients, guests, family members, and co-workers Communicates effectively and professionally with all patients, guests, family members and co-workers to ensure a quality patient experience.
- Day to day
- adapts to rapid change as unit needs change Adapts to rapid change in a positive manner throughout the day as needs of the unit / department change.
- Day to day
- manages personal professional development and maintains clinical knowledge and credentials Manages personal professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
- Day to day
- other related duties as required Other related duties as required.
The workplace
You would start on a nurse residency for select units at a Magnet-designated medical center.
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on Ochsner Medical Center’s careers page.
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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.
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.
What's around it?
New Orleans, LAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 7% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,251/mo
- Household income
- $56,631/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
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