Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN

AVEM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC • Fairfax, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care addressing patients’ psychosocial, physical, and general needs, and supports communication with patients and families. The role exercises initiative and professional responsibility under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Direct patient care positions are considered safety sensitive under AVEM Health Partners standards.

The LPN assesses patient needs, prioritizes symptoms, collects and prepares samples, provides nursing care according to the plan of care and established protocols, participates in care planning, administers medications, and communicates with the healthcare team. The role also monitors and reports changes in patient condition, maintains required documentation, follows safety and infection-control practices, responds to emergencies, and protects patient and organizational confidentiality.

The employee is expected to support the organization’s mission and goals, demonstrate professional and respectful conduct, participate in quality improvement and ongoing education, maintain required competencies, and meet attendance and training expectations. Other duties may be assigned within the scope of practice. This is a PRN position at Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, Oklahoma, in the Med Surg category; the shift is listed as “Any.”

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Current LPN license issued by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
• Current BLS certification or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to perform the essential job duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation potentially available upon request where it does not compromise patient care.
• Intact visual and auditory abilities to perform job duties.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk constantly.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, tug, and reach frequently.
• Physical strength and agility to position patients for examinations and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Current ACLS certification preferred.
• Two years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
• Foster a positive work environment.
• Assess patient needs based on medical history, risk factors, complaints, and care needs.
• Classify the urgency of symptoms and notify appropriate personnel.
• Collect patient samples, including blood, urine, stool, and sputum, and prepare them for analysis or shipment.
• Provide nursing care within qualifications and according to the plan of care and established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Participate in planning and implementing patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Delegate appropriately according to scope of practice, educational preparation, the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act, and the “5 Rights of Delegation.”
• Administer medications according to facility policies and procedures.
• Communicate with members of the healthcare team.
• Complete required documentation in compliance with regulations and standards.
• Observe and report patient signs, symptoms, and changes in condition to physicians or other appropriate health professionals as needed.
• Keep current with nursing trends and evidence-based practice, and participate in required in-service programs.
• Follow safety and infection-control practices and respond to emergency situations.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
• Support the organization’s mission, vision, and goals and model expected behavior.
• Demonstrate positive customer service, courtesy, respect, accurate communication, and discretion in professional interactions.
• Remain accountable for professional practice and interact effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations.
• Participate in performance improvement activities, committees, and projects supporting unit goals and patient care.
• Pursue professional development and educational opportunities, meet mandatory education requirements, and act as a preceptor when requested.
• Maintain excellent attendance and participate in required meetings and training sessions.
• Follow the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct, Standards of Behavior, established policies and procedures, and health and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree