Position Summary
Provides professional nursing care under supervision, for assigned patients in assigned areas in medical/surgical units.
Position Accountabilities
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Administers and controls narcotics and medications.
Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel.
Prepares, hangs, monitors and discontinues I.V. fluids.
Provides direct patient care from infancy through geriatrics, evaluates outcome, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
Provides appropriate, direct patient care in assigned areas.
Performs basic nursing procedures including thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, application of simple dressings, perennial care, and urine tests.
Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.
Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.
Admits patients and arranges emergency operations and other services.
Ensures accurate maintenance of patient’s medical records and that patient records are treated as confidential information.
Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies.
Demonstrates sensitivity to patient’s comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress.
Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and notes patients’ condition.
Monitors emotional stability of patients and reports changes to physician or charge nurse.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Provides health care instruction to patient and family members
Assists with patient discharge planning.
Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.
Attends meetings as required.
Minimum Education - Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training
Minimum Experience - Sufficient previous clinical experience
Required Course(s)/Training - Completion of accredited program for licensed practical nursing
Required Certification/Registration - Current Oklahoma LPN license; BLS certification; ACLS; PALS; BASIC ARRYTHMIA
Preferred Experience - 1 – 3 years clinical experience
Do you have questions about starting your career with Northeastern Health System? Our healthcare recruiter is available to answer all of your questions related to any position.
Sharee Maggard
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recruiter@nhs-ok.org