LPN II Med Surg 7 Tower

Saint Francis Health System•Muskogee, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN II provides nursing care to an assigned group of patients according to physician orders, the nursing care plan, and the Oklahoma Board of Nursing Scope of Practice. The role consults with a registered nurse to plan patient care and performs direct and indirect patient care duties, including data collection, in the Medical/Surgical 7 Tower department at the Muskogee Campus. The position is full-time, working nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. for three 12-hour shifts per week. Weekend and holiday work follows department guidelines.

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 when 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 and specialty area, considering patients’ ages and biopsychosocial needs.
Gather data, implement care, and evaluate care for an assigned group of patients according to physician orders and the nursing care plan.
Take and accurately note physician orders.
Consult with a registered nurse to plan patient care.
Document data and the nursing process clearly, consistently, and accurately in the appropriate records.
Address patient problems and progress toward outcomes.
Facilitate patient teaching and implement discharge planning.
Make appropriate referrals.
Follow the plan of care while considering patient age and cultural, psychosocial, and other relevant 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.