Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - FT Nights - Tulsa LTACH - Tulsa, OK - LPN / LVN
Company: PAM Specialty Hospital of Tulsa
Location: Tulsa
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - FT Nights - Tulsa LTACH -
Tulsa, OKLicensed Practical Nurse
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing
appropriate nursing care, as directed by an RN on the nursing unit.
Functions include gathering and reporting data, carrying out
orders, and performing therapeutic procedures on patients in an age
and population-appropriate manner, consistent with the policies,
procedures and guidelines of Post Acute Medical. Performs other
related duties as assigned or requested.--
RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
--- Under the direct supervision of an RN, assumes responsibility
for the care of assigned patients on designated shifts.---
Administers oral and IV medications as prescribed.--- Charts
appropriately and timely in the medical record.--- Reviews and
updates care plans as appropriate.--- Takes and records vital
signs.--- Provides ostomy care.--- Monitors patients for changes in
medical condition.--- Notifies physician, as appropriate, related
to patient's condition.--- Changes wound dressings.--- Collects
specimens, to include but not limited to, blood, urine and
sputum.--- Inserts and cares for nasogastric tubes.--- Provides
feedings through nasogastric / gastrostomy tubes.--- Inserts and
cares for urinary catheters.--- Provides tracheostomy / ventilator
care.
Reporting and Documentation
--- Collaborates in the development of the plan of care to include
multidisciplinary planning, discharge planning, and
patient/caregiver teaching for care after discharge. Assesses need
for community-based resources to support further supportive
care.--- Observes patient progress and reports changes in patient
status to the RN and physician.--- Identifies and accurately
reports adverse patient responses to underlying disease processes,
therapeutic and diagnostic measures.--- Utilizes effective
communication with reporting changes and in documenting in the
medical record.--- Accurately records vital signs, intake and
output, and other physical observations on the appropriate
worksheets.--- Assists the RN in obtaining physician orders to meet
the medical and nursing needs of the patient.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Training: Holds current licensure as a Licensed
Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state where the
hospital resides. Current BLS certification required.
Experience: One year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing
experience preferred but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
--- Verbal ability to effectively express ideas and views for
communication with (as appropriate) pediatric, adolescent, adult,
and geriatric patients, visitors, and staff members.--- Read and
write English language including medical terminology and
abbreviations.--- Clerical ability to document completely and
accurately in medical record.--- Cognitive ability to implement the
nursing process with (as appropriate) pediatric, adolescent, adult
and geriatric patients in the skilled nursing setting.---
Organizational ability to complete nursing tasks in a timely and
efficient manner.--- Ability to motivate non-licensed staff in
performance of patient care.--- Capacity to relate to people in a
manner to win confidence and establish rapport.--- Flexibility to
adjust to changing conditions and the various details of the
job.
A few things that aren't required, but we would prefer:
--- Having prior experience in emergency or critical care
environments--- A higher comfort level working with
vents/trachs/PICC lines, etc.--- Having 2 years of experience in
direct patient care
ABOUT US
PAM Health--is committed to being the most trusted source for
post-acute services in every community it serves by utilizing
experienced and dedicated staff to provide high quality patient
care and customer service. With over 44 Long Term Acute Care and
Rehabilitation hospitals and 16 Outpatient Clinics currently in
operation across the country, we are proud to offer services
including comprehensive wound care, aquatic therapy, ventilator
weaning, amputation treatment, pain management and much more.
Joining our PAMily allows you to work in a collaborative
environment with colleagues and leadership with exposure to a
variety of patient care levels. Aside from our competitive pay,
generous paid benefit time, and excellent insurance options, you
will also have opportunities for professional growth through our
Education Advancement Program.
We are excited to learn more about you and hope that you consider
joining us on a shared mission to improve the lives of others by
being an integral part of our We Care Program. Please take a moment
to visit us online at-- for a comprehensive look at how we're able
to positively impact our local communities.
PAM Health does not discriminate and does not permit
discrimination, including, without limitation, bullying, abuse or
harassment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression or HIV status, or based on association with another
person on account of that person's actual or perceived race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression or HIV status.
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