Orthopedics LPN II – Day Shift Nurse Care Champion

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to administer nursing care to an assigned patient group. You will plan with the RN, perform direct and indirect care, and document care per orders and the Nursing Care Plan.

The role requires completion of a practical nursing program and an LPN license, with 0–6 months of related experience, in a 7a–7p schedule on a rotating weekends basis within the Orthopedics unit.

Qualifications

• Has completed a practical nursing program or equivalent coursework and holds eligibility for LPN licensure.
• 0–6 months related nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing skills appropriate for the patient population.
• Gathers data, implements and evaluates care based on physician orders and Nursing Care Plan.
• Takes and notes physician orders accurately.
• Documents data on the appropriate record.
• Documents nursing process 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.

Skills

Nursing care

Interpersonal communication

Organization

Detail oriented

IV therapy administration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) diploma or certificate

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to administer nursing care to an assigned patient group. You will plan with the RN, perform direct and indirect care, and document care per orders and the Nursing Care Plan.

The role requires completion of a practical nursing program and an LPN license, with 0–6 months of related experience, in a 7a–7p schedule on a rotating weekends basis within the Orthopedics unit.