LPN - Ambulatory Infusion Center- Days

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health Edmond, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for an LPN - Ambulatory Infusion Center - Cancer Institute - Days in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you'll work 0800p-1600p, full-time with our Infusion team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today, and learn more about our increased compensation plans and recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as front-loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short-term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health. The Licensed Practical Nurse assumes responsibility for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process, under the supervision of a registered nurse and the order of a physician. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE: INTEGRIS Home Care: 1 year of LPN experience
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Oklahoma or current multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) member state
BLS (Basic Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire
Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written).
INTEGRIS Mental Health: This job requires the incumbents to operate a INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle (non INTEGRIS-owned) and therefore must have a current Oklahoma State Drivers License as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

EXPERIENCE: LPN experience
Home Care experience

Responsibilities

Contributes to the assessment/re-assessment of patients
Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of appropriate patient care interventions
Monitors for signs and systems related to abnormal lab values, and deviation from baseline assessments
Reports changes in patient status to the physician and initiate any new orders from the physician as directed
Promotes patient satisfaction and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
INTEGRIS Home Care: Reports changes in patient status to the physician and initiate any new orders from the physician as directed.
Reports clinical update to the RN Case Manager assigned to your patients after each visit
Performs patient assignments as coordinated with the Case Manager and scheduling department under the direction of the Clinical Manager.
Performs specialized skills as per agency policies/procedures.
Ensures implementation of interventions for improved quality of patient care and patient outcomes as per established plan of care.
Instructs the patient/caregiver in sign/symptoms of complications and home management related to disease process as per plan of care.
Assists the patient/caregiver in following medical recommendations.
INTEGRIS Family Care Clinics: Participates in charge management to ensure chart accuracy with each visit.
Documents patient information in the medical record accurately and timely.
Reports suspected abuse and refers patient/family to appropriate health or social resource.
Performs Venipuncture, EKG, Waived Testing, Bone Density, X-Ray, and other procedures as assigned by the physician, manager or clinical supervisor.
Performs sterilization of equipment after a procedure is performed.
Gathers and documents information about patient condition, which includes lab values, pain levels, patient education needs, nutritional status and potential complications.
Contributes to the assessment/re-assessment of patients.
Monitors and documents patient status.
Participates in the development of the plan of care, including implementation and evaluation of appropriate patient care interventions which may include medication administration.
Participates in JCAHO readiness.
INTEGRIS Mental Health: Mental Health staff must be able to assist with physical restraint of patients, utilizing the identified Behavior Management Technique System.