LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Med Surg - Edmond
Company: OU Health
Location: Edmond
Posted on: May 22, 2023
Job Description:
Position Title:LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Med Surg -
EdmondDepartment:Med/Surg 3rd/4th FloorJob Description:Shift: Full
Time, 7 a to 7 pUnit 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. -
- 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 assignedMinimum
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. -#CBCurrent
OU Health Employees - Please click 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, Other , Edmond, Oklahoma
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