Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospital Rd Fairfax, Oklahoma, United States
1 day ago
Job description
Description$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
JOB PURPOSE:
Provides direct and indirect patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Any position that has direct patient care is considered to be safety sensitive by AVEM Health Partners standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Responsible for fostering a positive work environment.
- Assesses patients' needs based on medical history, risk factors, complaint, need for care, etc. Classifies the urgency of symptoms and notifies appropriate personnel.
- Collects samples from patients including blood, urine, stool, and sputum. Prepares samples for analysis or shipment.
- Performs nursing care per qualifications, based on the plan of care, following established policies, procedures and/or protocol.
- Actively participates in the planning and implementation of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
- Delegates appropriately according to scope of practice and educational preparation; adhering to the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act and "5 Rights of Delegation".
- Administers medications as stipulated by the policies and procedures of the facility.
- Communicates with all members of the healthcare team.
- Ensures that required documentation is complete and in compliance with regulations and standards.
- Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and/or other appropriate health professionals as often as needed, changes in the patient condition.
- Responsible for keeping current in nursing trends and evidence-based practice; participates in required in-service programs.
- Ensure all safety and infection control practices are followed.
- Respond to emergency situations.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned within scope of practice.
BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS:
- The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serve as a role model within the company.
- Exhibit positive customer service behavior in daily work interactions.
- Demonstrate a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
- Communicate accurately and appropriately.
- Handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
- Hold self-accountable for professional practice.
- Interact and cope effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations resulting from trauma and illness.
- Participate in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve patient care.
- Demonstrate knowledge of unit goals and participate in committees/projects to achieve these goals.
- Ongoing professional development regarding evidence-based practices and implementation of interventions to improve patient outcomes.
- Responsible for seeking out educational/professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth and meeting mandatory education requirements.
- Act as a preceptor as requested.
- Demonstrate excellent work attendance and actively participate in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
- Adhere to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior. Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:
- Graduate of an approved Nursing Program.
- Current LPN license issued by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
- Current BLS (or obtained within 30 days of hire).
- Current ACLS preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Two (2) years of clinical experience preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions without compromising patient care. Such accommodations must be requested by the employee/applicant to be considered.
- This job requires intact visual and auditory abilities to perform duties.
- Individual must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Constant standing and walking is required.
- Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, tugging, and reaching are required.
- Individual must have the physical strength and agility to position patients for a variety of examinations and procedures.
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