LPN - Emergency Center

Saint Francis Health System•Muskogee, OK

6d•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. The position is in the Emergency Center at the Muskogee Campus. It involves performing nursing skills appropriate to the patient population, documenting care, supporting patient teaching and discharge planning, and following applicable policies and care standards. This is a safety-sensitive position under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act; the employer may refuse to hire or may discipline or discharge employees in safety-sensitive roles who test positive for marijuana, even if they hold a valid medical marijuana license.

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 multi-state or Oklahoma Licensed Practical Nurse license.
0–6 months of related work 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

Perform nursing skills appropriate for the patient population.
Gather data, implement care, and evaluate care for assigned patients according to physician orders and the Nursing Care Plan.
Take and accurately record physician orders.
Consult with a registered nurse to plan patient care.
Document data and the nursing process clearly, consistently, and accurately in 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.