PRN Licensed Practical Nurse

Northeastern Tribal Health System • Miami, OK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform practical nursing duties in the care of adult and/or pediatric medical, surgical, and obstetrical patients.

Requirements

• Successfully completing LPN program from accredited facility.
• Must have and maintain LPN license in good standing.
• Knowledge of human body structure, function, illnesses, and/or disease entities and skill sufficient to communicate with nurses, patients, family members and clinical staff.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to observe and reliably report the physical and emotional changes for inclusion in the patient’s care plan.
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare dosages, and administer and recognize contraindications of prescribed medications.
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to respond to emergency situations such as cardiopulmonary arrest.

Nice To Haves

• Three to Five years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating of nursing care.
• Participates in the implementation of the medical treatment plan.
• Records and reports all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in the patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Assists with screening, admitting, transferring and discharging patients.
• Prepares and administers medications.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Operates and monitors general nursing equipment such as sphygmomanometers and electronic thermometers. Operates and monitors specialized equipment for which the incumbent has been trained.
• Participates in in-service, continuing education, and nursing meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree