Weekend LPN Nurse - Geriatric Care & IV/Wound Care

Oaks Healthcare; Poteau (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaks Healthcare seeks a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team serving geriatric residents. You will follow physician orders, document medical histories, monitor vital signs, and assist with injections, wound care and other basic nursing tasks in a community-based setting.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication with patients and families, adherence to state regulations, and crime background checks.

Qualifications

• Current state LPN license is required.
• 1 year of LPN experience in community-based care preferred.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Follow Physician orders and provide detailed assessment data for quality resident care.
• Record a patient’s medical history accurately.
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Document any change in patients’ condition, notify Physician, supervisor and document.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks.
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned.
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed.
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.

Education

LPN License

Job description

Oaks Healthcare seeks a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team serving geriatric residents. You will follow physician orders, document medical histories, monitor vital signs, and assist with injections, wound care and other basic nursing tasks in a community-based setting.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication with patients and families, adherence to state regulations, and crime background checks.