LPN II-Neuroscience

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; Bixby (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive benefits

State-of-the-art equipment

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the General Neurology unit on the night shift (7pm-7am).

The team is described as very tenured with a great working environment, offering flexible scheduling and competitive benefits. The role administers nursing care under physician orders, collaborates with RNs, and handles data collection and patient care documentation.

Qualifications

• Has completed the prescribed curricula of a practical nursing program or equivalent coursework.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license (multi-state or Oklahoma).
• 0–6 months related experience.
• Knowledge of disease state management, bio-psychosocial model, and clinical pathways.
• Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 nursing process/care accurately and clearly.
• Addresses patient problems and progress toward outcomes; facilitates discharge planning and patient teaching.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Time management

IV therapy

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

Job description

Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply.Full TimeNights7 Tower-Neuroscience UnitVery tenured team, great working environmentFlexible schedulingCompetitive benefits/ compensation packagesBeautiful unit, state of the art medical equipmentSunday, Monday and Tuesday or Wednesday, Thursday and Friday-7pm-7amJob 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.General Neurology - 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