LPN / LVN - Med Surg - $20-30 per - Ponca City, OK, United States - INTEGRIS Health

Description

INTEGRIS Health is seeking a LPN / LVN Med Surg for a job in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: LPN / LVN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

INTEGRIS Health Ponca City, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for an LPN in Ponca City, OK. In this position, you'll work 7p-7a, Full Time, with our Med Surg team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today to learn more about our increased compensation plans and recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers, such as, front-loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short-term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave.

The Licensed Practical Nurse Acute Care assumes responsibility for the delivery of patient care in an acute care hospital utilizing the nursing process, under the supervision of a registered nurse and the order of a physician. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

INTEGRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Oklahoma or current multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) member state.
• LPN experience in an acute care hospital preferred.
• Current BLS certification upon hire, or completion within 30 days of hire
• Current IV Therapy certification upon hire, or completion within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS as required by department.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Verbal/Written).
• Department specific competencies will be completed in the applicable department during the orientation process

The Licensed Practical Nurse Acute Care responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Contributes to the assessment / re assessment of patients
• Contributes to the plan of care under the supervisor of a Registered Nurse.
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of appropriate patient care interventions
• Monitors for signs and symptoms related to abnormal lab values and deviation from baseline assessments
• Reports changes in patient status to the physician and initiates any new orders from the physician as directed
• Promotes wellness and provides patient / caregiver education.
• Works with care team to implement and ensure patient quality and safety initiatives.
• Promotes patient satisfaction and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
• May be required to float to other units. May be required to participate in on call status.

Reports to the department director, or assigned clinical supervisor.

This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. INTEGRIS Mental Health: Mental Health staff must be able to assist with physical restraint of patients, utilizing the identified Behavior Management Technique System. Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions.

INTEGRIS Home Care: Exposed to inclement weather conditions while driving to and from patient homes. Frequent exposure to extreme temperature changes, poor environmental aspects such as poor lighting, poor ventilation, excessive heat/cold, stressful patient/family situations, unclean environment, pet odors, cigarette smoke. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

Integris Job ID #96684. Posted job title: LPN - Med Surg - Nights

About INTEGRIS Health

As the state's largest not-for-profit and Oklahoma-owned health care system, with hospitals, specialty clinics, family care practices and centers of excellence, INTEGRIS Health is here for you. But medicine isn't always about caring for the sick. It's about doing everything in our power to keep our friends and neighbors and every Oklahoman healthy.

The future of caring for illness is firmly rooted in wellness. That's why INTEGRIS Health doctors are here for you every day, with everything from the lifesaving care that can restore your health to wisdom and guidance on staying healthy.

We believe deeply that if we work together — and we work hard — we can all live fuller, healthier lives, and give future generations the gift of true health and well-being.

Benefits

• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits