LPN II - Senior Services

Saint Francis Health System; United States; Sur place; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Saint Francis Health System in Tulsa is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to administer nursing care to an assigned group of patients under physician orders and the Nursing Care Plan, collaborating with the RN to plan care and collect data. The role emphasizes bedside care, patient education, and discharge planning, with documentation aligned to unit policies and state nursing standards.

A valid OK LPN license and a practical nursing program completion are required, with a variable schedule

Qualifications

• Completed practical nursing program or equivalent coursework as approved by state board.
• Valid LPN license in Oklahoma or multi-state license.
• 0–6 months related experience.

Responsabilités

• Gathers data, implements and evaluates care based on physician orders and Nursing Care Plan.
• Takes and notes physician orders accurately and documents nursing process clearly.
• Consults with Registered Nurse to plan patient care and discharge planning.
• Addresses patient problems and progress toward outcomes.
• Supports unit goals through education and PI activities.
• Accurately completes variance reports and adheres to care standards.

Connaissances

Disease state knowledge

Bio-psychosocial model

Clinical pathways

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Prioritization

Detail oriented

IV therapy

Formation

Practical nursing program

Description du poste

This position is ECB status - requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings.

Variable

Work schedule

Variable schedule. 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.

Senior Services B - Yale Campus

Location

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

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