LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Med Surg - Edmond
Company: OU Health
Location: Edmond
Posted on: May 26, 2023
Job Description:
Position Title: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Med Surg -
Edmond
Department: Med/Surg 3rd/4th Floor
Job Description:
Shift: Full Time, 7 a to 7 p Unit Description: The Med Surg Unit in
Edmond allows healthcare professionals to participate in clinically
advanced patient care and use cutting-edge technology. The unit
also provides advanced clinical education with access to step down
training. There is a tremendous amount of Tech support in the unit
and is not an on-call unit.
General Description: The License Practice Nurse (LPN) performs
assigned direct and indirect nursing care activities in a hospital
using critical thinking in clinical problem-solving and
decision-making processes relative to scope of practice, knowledge,
competency, and experience. The LPN practices under the direct
supervision of a registered nurse (RN), advance practice registered
nurse (APRN), dentist, or physician in accordance with the Oklahoma
Board of Nursing.
Essential Responsibilities: -
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.
Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an
accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
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- Participates in focused assessment/reassessments of patient(s)
by observing, collecting, recording and reporting objective and
subjective data in an accurate and timely manner. Reports the
condition and/or change in condition of the patient(s) as well as
signs and symptoms that deviate from normal health status.
- Assists in implementing the nursing plan of care within the
concepts of the LPN curriculum with consideration for safety in
practice; according to established prioritization of needs;
documenting and communicating nursing interventions and responses
of patient(s) to care.
- Assists in evaluating patient(s) responses; document and
communicate evaluation data to appropriate health care team
members; contributes to the modification of the nursing plan of
care on the based on ongoing evaluation of the patient(s).
- Collaborates with team members by sharing relevant information;
demonstrating initiative, and supporting team decisions and the
work life of the department.
- Provides care consistent with the American Nurses Association's
Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as well as
the assigned clinical area's Standards of Care and Professional
Performance.
- Assists in the supervision of unlicensed assistive
personnel.
- Support academic mission of OU Health. -
- Performs other related duties as assigned within scope of
practice after demonstrating required competencies or completing
requisite training. General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- LPN Degree from an Accredited Institution.
- Current Oklahoma Board of Nursing LPN License or a current
multi-state compact LPN License (eNLC).
- Specific care environment certifications must be obtained
within six months of hire. Experience:
- New Grads are welcomed.
- One or more years of experience preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current LPN
License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current
multistate compact LPN License (eNLC). Current Basic Life Support
issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: -
- Knowledge of professional nursing practice, techniques, and
procedures.
- Demonstrates professional performance in ability to organize,
coordinate, plan and evaluate nursing needs of assigned
patients.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills. #CB Current
OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an
equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits
package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many
more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package,
designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the
work environment, create peace of mind for you and your
family.
Keywords: OU Health, Edmond , LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Med Surg - Edmond, Healthcare , Edmond, Oklahoma
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