LPN II-Medical Surgical

Saint Francis Health System

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves administering nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on physician's orders, nursing care plan, and the Oklahoma Board of Nursing Scope of Practice. The LPN will consult with a registered nurse to plan patient care and perform various direct and indirect patient care duties, including data collection. The patient population includes a variety of etiologies such as COPD, pneumonia, CHF, hypertension, diabetes, GI bleed, and liver disease, with telemetry available for patients requiring cardiac monitoring. All licensed nurses are dysrhythmia certified with the option to become ACLS certified.

Requirements

Has completed the prescribed curricula of a practical nursing program or has completed equivalent coursework as approved and verified by a state board of nursing and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or certificate therefrom.
Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Licensed Practical Nurse License.
0 - 6 months related experience.
Working knowledge of general disease state management processes, bio- psychosocial model, and clinical pathways.
Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.
IV therapy medication administration as guided by hospital policy.

Nice To Haves

All licensed nurses are dysrhythmia certified with option to become ACLS certified

Responsibilities

Administers nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on physician's orders, nursing care plan and the Oklahoma Board of Nursing Scope of Practice.
Consults with registered nurse to plan patient care.
Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties including data collection.
Gathers data, implements and evaluates care for an assigned group of patients based on physician's orders and Nursing Care Plan.
Takes and notes physician's orders accurately.
Documents data on the appropriate record.
Documents nursing process/care clearly, consistently, and accurately.
Addresses patient problems and progress toward outcomes.
Facilitates patient teaching -- implements discharge planning.
Makes appropriate referrals.
Follows plan of care per policy in presenting patient age and cultural/psychosocial factors.
Supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities.
Attends mandatory in-services and meets unit education standards.
Accurately completes variance reports.
Modifies behaviors or performance to comply with care standards and unit requirements.