LPN, Home Care

DUNCAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL•Duncan, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities, and patient populations. Care must be consistent with the Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics. The LPN works under the direction of registered nurses and/or physicians or providers and is accountable for contributing to collaborative decision-making, innovation, lifelong learning, teamwork, and a Just Culture of Safety. The role includes contributing to the nursing process under an RN’s direction, collaborating with the care team, supporting patients and families, administering prescribed medications and treatments, documenting care, and providing education according to the established care plan. The LPN must follow safety, infection-control, medication-handling, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements; use lifting assistive devices; maintain professional knowledge; and attend scheduled shifts punctually. Required conditions of employment, including vaccinations under DRH policy, must be met and maintained. The position requires respirator and fit testing for team members at risk of specified exposures. This is a full-time, day-shift position with travel for home care visits. It is a safety-sensitive position under Oklahoma law, and applicants and employees may not test positive for THC in drug tests, including those with a medical marijuana card.

Requirements

Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program.
Current, unencumbered LPN license in the State of Oklahoma.
Fluency in oral and written English.
Basic computer skills, including email, position-related information technology, and Electronic Health Record information tools.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to remain flexible and adapt quickly to urgent situations.
Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to accomplish the position’s requirements.
Advanced fingerprint background check required.
American Heart Association BLS certification required; may be obtained within 30 days of hire or transfer.
For positions requiring travel, maintain a current valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.
Must use lifting assistive devices and follow safety protocols.
Must complete respirator and fit testing when applicable.
Required vaccinations under DRH policy; medical and religious exemptions are available upon request.
As a safety-sensitive position under Oklahoma law, applicants and employees cannot test positive for THC in pre-employment or post-employment drug tests.

Nice To Haves

NIHSS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the nursing process under the direction of an RN, including planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes.
Collaborate with physicians, providers, registered nurses, and multidisciplinary team members.
Establish rapport with patients and families, identify care needs, and provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support.
Provide quality care in accordance with therapeutic and regulatory standards; administer medications and treatments prescribed by persons authorized under state law.
Follow infection-control policies, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled-substance regulations.
Document patient care services accurately and on time.
Maintain patient confidentiality and protect operational information.
Delegate tasks that others may safely perform, consistent with educational preparation and the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
Provide ongoing patient and family education in accordance with the established care plan.
Help ensure equipment operates properly by verifying preventive maintenance, requesting repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Adapt assessment, treatment, and care methods to meet each person’s physical, cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education.
Communicate information and participate in team problem-solving to maintain cooperative relationships among healthcare teams.
Use assistive devices for lifting and adhere to safety protocols at all times.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
Meet and maintain required conditions of employment, including required vaccinations under DRH policy, and complete required respirator and fit testing when applicable.
Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
Perform other related duties as assigned.