Licensed Practical Nurse / Med Surg

INTEGRIS Health•Woodward, OK

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About The Position

INTEGRIS Health is seeking a full-time, day-shift Licensed Practical Nurse for INTEGRIS Health Woodward in Woodward, Oklahoma. The role supports the health system’s mission to partner with people to live healthier lives. The position may include responsibilities specific to INTEGRIS Home Care, Family Care Clinics, or Mental Health, as described in the posting. The Licensed Practical Nurse contributes to patient assessment and reassessment, participates in developing and evaluating care interventions, monitors patient status and signs of abnormal lab values or changes from baseline, and reports changes to physicians. The role also promotes patient satisfaction and protects patient confidentiality. Depending on the setting, duties may include coordinating care with case managers, documenting clinical information, performing assigned procedures, educating patients and caregivers, and supporting quality and safety standards. The position reports to the department director, business office manager, or clinical manager/weekend supervisor. Work may involve exposure to infections, communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, and chemicals, and requires following standard precautions. Home Care staff may drive to patient homes in inclement weather and encounter challenging environmental conditions. Mental Health staff must be able to assist with physical restraint of patients using the identified Behavior Management Technique System. INTEGRIS Health offers front-loaded PTO, medical benefits through its health network, financial assistance for continued education, and 24/7 mental health support.

Requirements

For INTEGRIS Home Care, at least 1 year of LPN experience.
Current Oklahoma Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or current multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) member state.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Contribute to patient assessment and reassessment.
Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate patient care interventions.
Monitor for signs and symptoms related to abnormal lab values and deviations from baseline assessments.
Report changes in patient status to the physician and initiate new physician orders as directed.
Promote patient satisfaction and ensure patient confidentiality.
For Home Care, report clinical updates to the assigned RN Case Manager after each visit.
For Home Care, perform patient assignments coordinated with the Case Manager and scheduling department under the direction of the Clinical Manager.
For Home Care, perform specialized skills according to agency policies and procedures.
For Home Care, implement interventions according to the established plan of care to improve quality and patient outcomes.
For Home Care, instruct patients and caregivers about signs and symptoms of complications and home management related to the disease process.
For Home Care, assist patients and caregivers in following medical recommendations.
For Family Care Clinics, participate in charge management to ensure chart accuracy with each visit.
For Family Care Clinics, accurately and promptly document patient information in the medical record.
For Family Care Clinics, report suspected abuse and refer patients or families to appropriate health or social resources.
For Family Care Clinics, perform venipuncture, EKG, waived testing, bone density, X-ray, and other procedures as assigned; sterilize equipment after procedures.
For Family Care Clinics, gather and document information about patient condition, including lab values, pain levels, education needs, nutritional status, and potential complications.
For Family Care Clinics, monitor and document patient status and participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating the plan of care, including interventions that may involve medication administration.
For Family Care Clinics, participate in JCAHO readiness.
For Mental Health, assist with physical restraint of patients using the identified Behavior Management Technique System.
Follow standard precautions.