LPN II - Cardiac Telemetry Heart Failure

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; Bixby (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for night shift in Tulsa, OK. You will administer nursing care to an assigned patient group under physician orders and the nursing care plan, with RN support for care planning.

Qualifications include completing an LPN program, holding an active LPN license (multi-state or Oklahoma), and 0–6 months of related experience. IV therapy may be required per policy; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Completed practical nursing program or equivalent as approved by the state board.
• Valid LPN license (multi-state or Oklahoma) required.
• 0–6 months related nursing experience.
• Knowledge of disease state management, clinical pathways, and bio-psychosocial model.
• IV therapy administration per hospital policy.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to an assigned patient group based on physician orders and care plan.
• Gathers data, documents nursing care and progress.
• Takes and notes physician orders accurately; communicates with RN to plan care.
• Performs discharge planning and patient teaching.
• Participates in unit education and quality initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

IV therapy

Education

LPN license

LPN diploma/certificate

Job description

Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply.Full TimeNights3 North Cardiac Telemetry Heart FailureWork schedule: 7:00pm-7:00am. Variable schedule including every other weekend.#LPNINDJob Summary: Administers nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on physician's orders, nursing care plan and the Oklahoma Board of Nursing Scope of Practice. Consults with registered nurse to plan patient care. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties including data collection.Minimum Education: Has completed the prescribed curricula of a practical nursing program or has completed equivalent coursework as approved and verified by a state board of nursing and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or certificate therefrom.Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Licensed Practical Nurse License.Work Experience: 0 - 6 months related experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of general disease state management processes, bio- psychosocial model, and clinical pathways. Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data. IV therapy medication administration as guided by hospital policy.Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Performs nursing skills appropriate for the patient population. Demonstrates sound knowledge base appropriate to specialty area with consideration for patient's age and bio-psychosocial needs. Gathers data, implements and evaluates care for an assigned group of patients based on physician's orders and Nursing Care Plan. Takes and notes physician's orders accurately. Consults with Registered Nurse to plan patient care. Documents data on the appropriate record. Documents nursing process/care clearly, consistently, and accurately. Addresses patient problems and progress toward outcomes. Facilitates patient teaching - implements discharge planning. Makes appropriate referrals. Follows plan of care per policy in presenting patient age and cultural/psychosocial factors. Supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities. Attends mandatory in-services and meets unit education standards. Accurately completes variance reports. Modifies behaviors or performance to comply with care standards and unit requirements.Decision Making: The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor.Working Relationships: Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise). Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal and external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.Special Job Dimensions: None.Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job, and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.Cardiology Services General B - Yale CampusLocation:Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.EOE Protected Veterans/Disability