Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiothoracic ICU - Nights

INTEGRIS Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Oklahoma City seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Cardiothoracic ICU. This full-time night shift role involves patient care, collaboration with the care team, and adherence to safety protocols. Join us to make a difference in healthcare.

Benefits

Front-loaded PTO

100% paid short-term disability

Increased retirement match

Paid family leave

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure required.
• Preferred: LPN experience in an acute care hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and reassessing patients.
• Assisting in developing care plans under RN supervision.
• Monitoring lab values and reporting patient status changes.

Skills

Communication

Education

LPN licensure in Oklahoma

BLS certification

IV Therapy certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiothoracic ICU - Nights

INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, offers a great opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Oklahoma City, OK. This full-time position involves working night shifts from 7p to 7a with our Cardiothoracic ICU team, providing exceptional care to patients trusting INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. We invite you to join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives. Apply today and learn more about our enhanced benefits package, which includes front-loaded PTO, 100% paid short-term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. Join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Acute Care is responsible for delivering patient care in an acute hospital setting, utilizing the nursing process under supervision of a registered nurse and physician's orders. This role requires population-specific competencies and adherence to National Patient Safety Goals based on patient contact level.

INTEGRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of protected status, including veteran or disability status.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an LPN in Oklahoma or a multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) member state.
• Preferred: LPN experience in an acute care hospital.
• Current BLS certification upon hire or within 30 days.
• Current IV Therapy certification upon hire or within 30 days.
• ACLS certification as required by department.
• Effective communication skills in English (Verbal/Written).
• Department-specific competencies will be completed during orientation.

Responsibilities

The LPN responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assessing and reassessing patients.
• Assisting in developing and implementing care plans under RN supervision.
• Participating in patient care interventions and evaluating their effectiveness.
• Monitoring lab values and patient assessments for abnormalities.
• Reporting patient status changes to physicians and initiating orders as directed.
• Providing patient and caregiver education to promote wellness.
• Collaborating with the care team to ensure quality and safety initiatives.
• Ensuring patient satisfaction and confidentiality.
• Potentially floating to other units and participating in on-call duties.

Reports to the department director or clinical supervisor.

This role may include additional physical demands, respiratory fit testing, and exposure to communicable diseases, blood, body fluids, and chemicals. Please consult the Physical Demands site or Risk Management for details. INTEGRIS Mental Health staff must assist with patient restraint using Behavior Management Techniques. Exposures include infections, blood, body fluids, and electrical equipment. Standard precautions are mandatory.

INTEGRIS Home Care staff may face weather-related challenges and environmental hazards during home visits, including poor lighting, ventilation, and stressful situations. All applicants will be considered regardless of protected status, including veteran or disability status.

About the company

Integris Health is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization managing healthcare facilities across Oklahoma.