LPN II (Prem Wknd) - Cardiac Telemetry Heart Failure

Saint Francis Health System

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN II administers nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on physician orders and the nursing care plan, consulting with a Registered Nurse to plan care. The role performs direct and indirect patient-care duties, including data collection, and provides care appropriate to the patient population and specialty area while considering patients’ ages and biopsychosocial needs. This position is in Cardiology Services General B at the Yale Campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The schedule is full time, nights, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The position is identified as safety sensitive under Oklahoma law.

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 from that program.
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.
Ability to be detail-oriented when examining clinical and numerical data.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing skills appropriate for the patient population.
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 while considering 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 behavior or performance to comply with care standards and unit requirements.