LPN-Senior Services

Saint Francis Health System; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Services B - Yale Campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for night shifts (7:00pm–7:00am) with rotating weekends. Administers nursing care per physician orders and the nursing care plan, and consults with the RN to plan patient care.

Requires graduation from a practical nursing program and an Oklahoma LPN license. 0–6 months of related experience is acceptable; IV therapy and data collection are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Completed a practical nursing program or equivalent as approved by the state board.
• Valid multi-state or Oklahoma LPN license.
• 0–6 months related experience.
• Knowledge of disease state management, bio-psychosocial model and clinical pathways.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• IV therapy administration as per hospital policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing skills appropriate for the patient population.
• Gathers data and implements/evaluates care per orders and care plan.
• Documents nursing process and patient data clearly and accurately.
• Addresses patient problems and progress toward outcomes.
• Facilitates discharge planning and patient teaching.
• Collaborates with Registered Nurse to plan patient care.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

IV therapy

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Practical nursing program

Job description

Full Time

Nights

Work schedule: 7:00pm-7:00am. Variable schedule including rotating weekends.

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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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