Licensed Practical Nurse – Virtual Messaging Network

Ochsner Health

. Provide direct patient care, including IV therapy, under the direction of a registered nurse .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Mississippi • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in direct patient care, including IV therapy, while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Maintains clinical knowledge and technical skills, effectively communicates with diverse teams, and adapts to changing healthcare environments.

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Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationDirect Patient CareIV TherapyOrganizational and Time Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Direct Patient CareIV TherapyData GatheringPlanningEvaluationCompliance with RegulationsPatient SafetyDelegationHeavy Work Physical DemandsOccupational Exposure Risk Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationGood JudgmentSelf-DirectedInterpersonal SkillsAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient CareMultidisciplinary TeamAccreditation StandardsRegulatory RequirementsConfidential InformationFast-Paced EnvironmentEthical ConductClinical KnowledgeTechnical SkillsSafety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct patient care, including IV therapy, under the direction of a registered nurse
Direct and assist ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties
Interact with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel
Use the nursing process through data gathering, planning, and evaluation
Provide care addressing physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-related criteria
Communicate effectively with patients, guests, family members, and coworkers
Adapt to changing unit or department needs
Maintain professional development, clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards
Report known or suspected unethical conduct and patient, employee safety, privacy, or compliance concerns
Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Current licensed practical nursing (LPN) license in state of practice
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Self-directed and demonstrate good judgment
Good interpersonal and delegation skills
Ability to work with and maintain confidential information
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Must meet physical demands of heavy work, including exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally
Ability to work in a patient care area and accept occupational exposure risks to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Accessible application support and accommodation assistance