LPN II, Laureate Senior Behavioral Health

Saint Francis Health System

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an LPN II at Laureate Senior Behavioral Health. The role 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 II will consult with a registered nurse to plan patient care and perform a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties, including data collection. This is a full-time variable position located at the Laureate Campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The position has been identified as safety-sensitive under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA).

Requirements

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

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
Performs nursing skills appropriate for the patient population
Demonstrates sound knowledge base appropriate to specialty area with consideration for patient's age and bio-psychosocial needs
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
Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise)
Works directly with patients and/or customers
Works with internal and external customers via telephone or face to face interaction
Works with other healthcare professionals and staff