LPN - Medical Unit - Nights

Norman Regional; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Short and long term disability

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Norman Regional is seeking a high-energy Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our 5TA Medical team. The unit focuses on adult medical/surgical care, including post-op colorectal and diabetic limb care.

The LPN will administer medications, assist with patient care, and help develop care plans while maintaining a safe and supportive environment. Night shift offers differential opportunities and advancement potential.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed LPN in Oklahoma.
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills required.
• Able to contribute to care plans and document care accurately.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties of a licensed practical nurse as per Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act.
• Contributes to development and execution of care plans.
• Administers medications with safety and accuracy.
• Documents nursing care and activities.
• Assists with patient care and monitors patients during procedures.
• Assists departmental staff with clinical matters.
• Maintains exam/treatment rooms and work environment.
• Participates in training of other staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse diploma

Job description

Departmental Overview

Compensation / Benefits

• $21.15-$34.55/hr.based on previous work experience.
• Evening differential $2.00/hr.
• Night differential $2.50/hr.
• Weekend differential $2.50/hr.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO), short and long term disability, life insurance, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement

Our 5TA Medical team provides medical/surgical care to adult populations with a wide variety of complex medical conditions. We focus our efforts on restoring optimal physical and mental well-being in each unique situation with a constant goal of maintaining a safe and supportive environment for our patients. Our unit consists of 16 med/surg tele beds and provides post-op colorectal, urological, and diabetic limb care. We are looking for a high-energy LPN with excellent communication skills to join our team of healers!

Job Summary

• Performs duties of a licensed practical nurse as prescribed by the Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act
• Contributes to the development of a plan of care and follows through with such plan for selected patients
• Administers medication with a high degree of safety and accuracy
• Documents nursing care and activities
• Assists with patient care and monitors patients during procedures
• Assists the departmental assistant with clinical matters
• Maintains the exam/treatment rooms and work environment
• Assists with the training of other staff

Qualifications

Education

• Completion of a vocational program for Licensed Practical Nurse

Experience

• Prefer previous hospital experience
• Previous work history reflecting stable employment is necessary
• If no work experience, will consider school attendance record and performance

Licensure/Certification

• Current Oklahoma State LPN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment

Schedule

7p-7a

Work Shift

Night

Position Type

Regular Full Time