LPN - Ortho - Part Time - Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarship Opportunities

Retirement Plans

Free Parking

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Norman Regional is seeking a licensed practical nurse to join the Ortho/Spine unit. You will perform nursing duties, administer medications with safety, and contribute to patient care plans in a 32-bed unit.

This part-time daytime role features 7a-7p shifts, with opportunities for advancement. A vocational LPN program, current Oklahoma LPN license, and BLS are required; hospital experience preferred. Competitive compensation includes shift differentials and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of a vocational program for Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current Oklahoma State LPN License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training during orientation prior to patient care.
• Current BLS maintained thru employment duration.
• Prefer previous hospital experience; stable employment history preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 it.
• Administers medication with safety and accuracy.
• Documents nursing care and activities.
• Assists with patient care and monitors patients during procedures.
• Maintains exam/treatment rooms and work environment.
• Assists with training of other staff.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Completion of a vocational program for Licensed Practical Nurse

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, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement

Ortho/Spine is a 32 bed unit specializing in orthopedic patients. We have disease specific certification from the Joint Commission in Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement and Hip Fx patients which deems us a center of excellence. We also care for Total Shoulder and Ankle patients as well as other fractures. We also care for low level cardiac patients and some med-surg patients.

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

7a-7p. 2 shifts/week

Work Shift

Day

Position Type

Part-Time