LPN - Senior Services

Saint Francis Health System

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Administers nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on physician's orders, the nursing care plan, and the Oklahoma Board of Nursing Scope of Practice. Consults with a registered nurse to plan patient care and performs direct and indirect patient care duties, including data collection. The position is part time, with a variable schedule of 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m., including rotating weekends. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

Completed the prescribed curriculum of a practical nursing program, or completed equivalent coursework approved and verified by a state board of nursing, and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or certificate.
Valid multistate or 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 attend to detail when examining clinical and numerical data.
Ability to administer IV therapy medication as guided by hospital policy.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing skills appropriate for the patient population.
Provide care with consideration for the patient's age and biopsychosocial needs.
Gather data, implement care, and evaluate care for an assigned group of patients based on physician's orders and the nursing care plan.
Take and accurately note physician's 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, 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 behaviors or performance to comply with care standards and unit requirements.