PACE Licensed Practical Nurse

Valir Health•Shawnee, OK

About The Position

Valir PACE provides integrated medical and social services to our most vulnerable seniors, helping to unlock their full potential. We are looking for team members who are energized by working in diverse teams toward our shared purpose. Those eager to drive groundbreaking innovation, and who will interact with those we serve and those who serve them in a spirit of understanding and compassion. About the Role Job Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the delivery of nursing care to achieve the goals as outlined in the participants Plan of Care and as ordered by the physician.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Current Oklahoma LPN License without restrictions
Either one year working with the frail and elderly population or approved training.
Current CPR certification
Ability to speak, hear, and read English.
Lift up to 100lbs. from floor to 19” and from 19” to 25” (occasional)
Walk up to .25 miles (frequent)
Sustained forward bending in sitting (occasional)
Push/Pull up to 100 lbs of force at 36” (occasional)
Repetitive squat motion (occasional)
Ability to stand (constant), sit (occasional), sustained squat (occasional), kneeling (occasional)
Full body range of motion (constant)
Front carry – two handed carry of 25lbs. up to 20 feet (occasional)
Balance (occasional) in walking, standing, carrying, moving patients, and equipment, etc.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing services as indicated in Participants care plan or by physician/provider orders
Provide care as needed in the center or the participants’ home.
Identify areas of concern or needed improvement to maximize participant satisfaction and/or positive health outcomes, promotes those ideas to the RN Care Coordinator or IDT
Provides back-up to other nurses, home care and clinical staff as needed.
Administers medication and provides medication education to participants and their families.
Provides participants and families education as needed
Participates in training opportunities and in-services
Accurate and timely documentation.
Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Participate in on call rotation