What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Observation Unit - PRN III - Days position at Norman Regional Hospital Authority?
Departmental OverviewCompensation
- 28 flat rate
- 2 shifts / week
- Evening differential $2.00 / hr.
- Night differential $2.50 / hr.
- Weekend differential $2.50 / hr.Our Med / Surg Observation Unit is a fast paced 24 bed telemetry / medical-surgical unit. Common problems seen in our unit include chest pain, syncope, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, and diabetes. Our nurse patient ratio ranges from 4-6 patients depending on acuity. Our care team includes a charge nurse and unit assistants with support from respiratory, lab, and case management departments. We orient new nurses to our unit by providing a 6-8 week orientation program with a dedicated preceptor team, complemented by classroom courses, and a nurse residency program for new graduates. Take the next step of your Nursing journey and join our amazing Med / Surg Observation Unit, where our Nurses always deliver professional and compassionate care.Job SummaryRN essential functions include, but are not limited to :
- Collaboration with other health professionals, assessment, analyzing assessment data, establishing goals, planning care strategy.
- Establishing priorities of care, implementing care, delegating tasks safely, providing safe direct and indirect nursing care.
- Evaluating responses to interventions, and performing additional nursing functions in accordance with knowledge and skills acquired beyond basic nursing preparation.QualificationsEducation
- Completion of a vocational program for Licensed Practical Nurse.Experience
- Prefer previous hospital experience.
- Previous work history reflecting stable employment is necessary.
- If no work experience, will consider school attendance record and performance.(Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience).Licensure / Certification.
- Current Oklahoma State LPN License.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.Schedule7a-7pWork ShiftDayPosition TypePRNRN essential functions include, but are not limited to :
- Collaboration with other health professionals, assessment, analyzing assessment data, establishing goals, planning care strategy.
- Establishing priorities of care, implementing care, delegating tasks safely, providing safe direct and indirect nursing care.
- Evaluating responses to interventions, and performing additional nursing functions in accordance with knowledge and skills acquired beyond basic nursing preparation.
Salary : $2 - $28
