Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Dayshift

Description

 Join Our Team as a Licensed Practical Nurse!

Are you a passionate and clinically skilled Licensed Practical Nurse ready to make a real difference in the lives of acutely ill patients? We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to providing exceptional nursing care across all stages of life—from newborns to seniors. In this role, you'll utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to deliver top-notch care. You'll collaborate closely with patients, their families, and a dedicated health team, all while upholding the highest standards of professional nursing. If you’re excited to be part of a team that values compassion and excellence, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques, and practice of professional nursing; of scientific principles and nursing research; of preparation, administration, and action of medications; of treatments and medical procedures; of counseling and teaching techniques; of medical equipment as it relates to patient care.   
• Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.    
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for pediatric through geriatric patients.  
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.  
• **Required educational levels call for proof at time of hire. 
• 2 years previous hospital experience preferred. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• Licensed as an LPN in the state of Oklahoma.
• BLS and ACLS required upon hire. 
• PALS required within 90 days of employment.
• *Proof of all required License(s) and Certification(s) is due at time of hire. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• ACLS and BLS required upon hire. 
• PALS required within 90 days of employment.  
• Demonstrates initiative, ability to work with others, and professional judgement.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily. Each category will be assessed on performance measurements of appropriateness, efficiency, effectiveness, and timeliness. 

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Provides direct patient care. Acts as a patient advocate. 
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual knowledge, skill, performance and behavior in accordance with unit standards of care. 
• Maintains patient, employee, physician and corporate confidentiality, and respects the rights, privacy, and property of others. 
• Demonstrates compliance with infection control guidelines hospital safety management program, including proper use of personal protective equipment. 
• Ensures nursing care data is accurately documented in the patient care record. 
• Provides patients, families, and significant others with relevant health care education, instructions, and discharge planning. 
• Maintains current competency in his/her specialty, including, but not limited to, those practices as outlined in the nursing competency program. 
• Provides leadership/supervision to staff members and others assigned to the care of his/her patients. 
• Assigns patient care responsibilities to appropriate team members.   
• Collaborates effectively with patients, families, significant others, nurses, physicians, and other members of the health care team. 
• Participates in the review/revision of nursing policies, procedures, standards of patient care and standards of nursing practices. 
• Participates in the process of monitoring and evaluating the quality of care provided. 
• Consistently presents a professional image and a caring attitude. 
• Provides safe and effective nursing care to patients through the use of the nursing process. 
• Exercises appropriate judgement and correct techniques in the performance of procedures, treatments, and drug administration. 
• Utilizes measures to promote patient, visitor, and personnel safety. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of disaster/emergency procedures and responds appropriately in emergency situations. 
• Demonstrates initiative in personal/professional development. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Seek out external resources through conferences, workshops, etc. as necessary.  
• Share professional knowledge with hospital staff, board members, and administrator. 
• Comply with HIPAA regulatory requirements.  
• Adhere to the companies/facilities philosophy, mission, and policies and procedures. 
• Support the facility goals and objectives. 
• Maintains a good attendance record and follows all hospital rules, policies and procedures. 
• Maintains open and effective communications with patients and their nurses, physicians, peers, supervisors, and students. Establishes and maintains excellent interdepartmental and interpersonal relationships. 
• Attends departmental meetings and in-services to stay current with the developments of the department and hospital. 
• Observes that proper safety measures are enforced in the techniques used on patients receiving therapy. Maintains high safety standards in the facility.  

POSITION SUMMARY EXPANDED:

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, (“The Unity Bill”) this position is considered a “Safety-sensitive position. “Safety-sensitive” is defined to include “any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.” Employees working in “safety-sensitive” roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.