LPN II 2 South Observation

Saint Francis Health System•Muskogee, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN II provides nursing care to an assigned group of adult medical, surgical, and cardiac patients based on 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. Staff may float to other Medical Surgical units as needed. The schedule requires 36 hours per week in three 12-hour shifts, with open availability and weekends and holidays required according to department process. This position is based in 2 South Observation at the Muskogee Campus in Muskogee, Oklahoma. It is identified as safety-sensitive under Oklahoma law. Applicants must have completed a practical nursing program or equivalent coursework approved and verified by a state board of nursing, and hold or be entitled to hold a diploma or certificate. A valid multistate or Oklahoma Licensed Practical Nurse license is required. Related experience of 0–6 months is stated.

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 held or attainable.
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.
IV therapy medication administration in accordance with hospital policy.
Availability to work 36 hours per week in three 12-hour shifts.
Weekend and holiday work as required by department process.

Responsibilities

Provide 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.
Consult with a registered nurse to plan patient care.
Perform nursing skills appropriate to the patient population and specialty area, taking age and biopsychosocial needs into account.
Gather data, implement care, and evaluate care for assigned patients.
Take and accurately note physician orders.
Document data and the nursing process or care 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 in accordance with policy, 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.
Float to other Medical Surgical units as needed.