Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN

Hillcrest Healthcare System•Tulsa, OK

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Cardiology Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Tulsa, OK. Oklahoma Heart Institute (OHI) is the state’s premier program dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Located on the campus of Hillcrest Medical Center and with 13 clinics across the region, OHI combines the expertise of nationally recognized cardiovascular physicians with the region’s most advanced technology and personalized patient care. From groundbreaking research and first time procedures to exceptional quality outcomes, OHI has earned a reputation as one of the finest tertiary cardiovascular care programs in the country. Individuals within this job classification are accountable for providing nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed independent practitioner. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. This individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to collect data reflective of the patient’s status. The LPN is to participate in the development, modification and implementation of the plan of care in accordance with HHS standards in order to deliver efficient, effective and high quality patient care. He/she is expected to adhere to and abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.

Requirements

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Licensed Practical Nursing
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care

Responsibilities

Providing nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed independent practitioner.
Demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.
Demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possessing the ability to collect data reflective of the patient’s status.
Participating in the development, modification and implementation of the plan of care in accordance with HHS standards in order to deliver efficient, effective and high quality patient care.
Adhering to and abiding by the rules and regulations set forth by the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.