Position Title: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Neurosciences - Part - Time
Department: Neurosciences
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Location: South Tower
Shift Available: Part-Time (24 hours/week) 7A-7P and 7P-7A
Neurosciences is a 29-bed unit located on the 3rd floor of the South Tower at OU Health. Of the 29 beds, 9 beds are stepdown/progressive care and 20 are floor beds. We provide the highest level of Neurological care as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, as designated by The Joint Commission.
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), 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.
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.
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.
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