LPN II - Orthopedics

Saint Francis Health System

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Administers nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on physician's orders, the nursing care plan, and the Oklahoma Board of Nursing Scope of Practice. Consults with a registered nurse to plan patient care and performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties, including data collection. This position is part time, works nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., and has a variable schedule that includes rotating weekends. It is based in Orthopedics General at the Yale Campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Requirements

Completion of a prescribed practical nursing program, or equivalent coursework approved and verified by a state board of nursing, with a diploma or certificate.
Valid multistate or State of Oklahoma Licensed Practical Nurse license.
0–6 months of related experience.
Working knowledge of general disease-state management processes, the biopsychosocial model, and clinical pathways.
Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively and efficiently.
Attention to detail in examining clinical and numerical data.
Ability to administer IV therapy medications as guided by hospital policy.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing skills appropriate for the patient population.
Apply knowledge appropriate to the specialty area while considering patients' ages and biopsychosocial needs.
Gather data, implement care, and evaluate care for an assigned group of patients based on physician orders and the nursing care plan.
Take and accurately note physician orders.
Consult with a registered nurse to plan patient care.
Document data on the appropriate record and document the nursing process and care clearly, consistently, and accurately.
Address patient problems and progress toward outcomes.
Facilitate patient teaching and implement discharge planning.
Make appropriate referrals.
Follow the plan of care in accordance with policy, accounting for patient age and cultural and psychosocial factors.
Support unit and hospital goals through performance improvement and educational activities.
Attend mandatory in-services and meet unit education standards.
Complete variance reports accurately.
Modify behaviors or performance to comply with care standards and unit requirements.
Carry out non-routine procedures under changing conditions in accordance with general instructions from a supervisor.
Lead others performing the same work; this role does not supervise.