LPN - Baptist General Med Surg

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for an acute care medical-surgical role at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This is a full-time, day-shift position. The LPN contributes to patient assessment and care planning under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supports implementation and evaluation of care interventions, monitors patients, communicates changes in status, and promotes wellness, safety, satisfaction, and confidentiality. The role may require floating to other units and participating in on-call status. The position reports to the department director or an assigned clinical supervisor. The work may involve physical demands or respiratory fit-test requirements. The posting also notes exposure risks associated with certain INTEGRIS Health settings, including infections, communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, and chemicals; standard precautions must be followed. Mental Health and Home Care-specific duties and environmental conditions are described in the posting but are not identified as specific to this medical-surgical role. INTEGRIS Health describes itself as Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system and its mission is to partner with people to live healthier lives. The organization offers front-loaded PTO, medical benefits through its network, financial assistance for continued education, and 24/7 mental health support.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Oklahoma or a current multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) member state.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
Other certifications and competencies required based on service-line skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Contribute to patient assessment and reassessment.
Contribute to the plan of care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate patient care interventions.
Monitor for signs and symptoms related to abnormal lab values and deviations from baseline assessments.
Report changes in patient status to the physician and initiate new physician orders as directed.
Promote wellness and provide patient and caregiver education.
Work with the care team to implement and ensure patient quality and safety initiatives.
Promote patient satisfaction and ensure patient confidentiality.
May float to other units and may participate in on-call status.