LPN - Medical Surgical

Saint Francis Health System•Muskogee, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN administers nursing care to an assigned group of 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. This position is in Medical/Surgical 5 Tower at the Muskogee Campus and is scheduled for full-time night shifts, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The LPN gathers data, implements and evaluates care, documents nursing care, supports patient teaching and discharge planning, and makes appropriate referrals. The role carries out non-routine procedures under changing conditions in accordance with general instructions from a supervisor. It leads others performing the same work but does not supervise them, and works with patients, customers, healthcare professionals, and staff.

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 (or entitlement to one).
Valid multi-state 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.

Responsibilities

Administer nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on 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 for the patient population and specialty area, taking into account patients' ages and biopsychosocial needs.
Gather data and implement and evaluate care for assigned patients.
Accurately take and note physician orders.
Document data and the nursing process or care clearly, consistently, and accurately in the appropriate record.
Address patient problems and progress toward outcomes.
Facilitate patient teaching and implement discharge planning.
Make appropriate referrals and follow the plan of care in accordance with policy, 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.