LPN II - Orthopedics

Saint Francis Health System; Tulsa (OK); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Saint Francis Health System in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care for an assigned patient group on the 5 North Orthopedics unit. The role is full time, days, with a 7a-7p schedule and rotating weekends.

Responsibilities include following physician orders, applying the nursing care plan, data collection, and collaboration with the RN to plan patient care. Oklahoma LPN licensure is required, with 0–6 months of related experience.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or certificate therefrom.
• Licensure as LPN: Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Licensed Practical Nurse License.
• 0-6 months related experience.

Aufgaben

• Performs nursing skills appropriate for the patient population.
• 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.

Kenntnisse

Nursing care

IV therapy

Communication

Patient assessment

Ausbildung

LPN diploma or certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Yale Campus - Hospital

Full time

JR31845

Full Time

Days

5 North Orthopedics

Full Time (Days)

Work Schedule: 7a-7p; Variable, Including Rotating Weekends

Job 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.

Orthopedics General - Yale Campus

Location:

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

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EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit Health system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are the largest private employer in Eastern Oklahoma with over 12,000 employees, including 1,000 physicians. The health system is anchored by the 1,112-bed Saint Francis Hospital, the largest hospital in Oklahoma and the 11th largest in the nation. Our system also includes hospitals in south Tulsa, Muskogee and Vinita, as well as 110 Warren Clinic locations from Monkey Island to McAlester, northeastern Oklahoma's only children's hospital, a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital, and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center.