Licensed Practical Nurse - FT Nights

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

JOB PURPOSE:

Provides direct and indirect patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Any position that has direct patient care is considered to be safety sensitive by AVEM Health Partners standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

- Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

- Responsible for fostering a positive work environment.

- Assesses patients needs based on medical history, risk factors, complaint, need for care, etc. Classifies the urgency of symptoms and notifies appropriate personnel.

- Collects samples from patients including blood, urine, stool, and sputum. Prepares samples for analysis or shipment.

- Performs nursing care per qualifications, based on the plan of care, following established policies, procedures and/or protocol.

- Actively participates in the planning and implementation of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

- Delegates appropriately according to scope of practice and educational preparation; adhering to the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act and 5 Rights of Delegation.

- Administers medications as stipulated by the policies and procedures of the facility.

- Communicates with all members of the healthcare team.

- Ensures that required documentation is complete and in compliance with regulations and standards.

- Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and/or other appropriate health professionals as often as needed, changes in the patient condition.

- Responsible for keeping current in nursing trends and evidence-based practice; participates in required in-service programs.

- Ensure all safety and infection control practices are followed.

- Respond to emergency situations.

- Maintain confidentiality of patient and organization.

- Perform other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS:

- The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serve as a role model within the company.

- Exhibit positive customer service behavior in daily work interactions.

- Demonstrate a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.

- Communicate accurately and appropriately.

- Handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.

- Hold self-accountable for professional practice.

- Interact and cope effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations resulting from trauma and illness.

- Participate in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve patient care.

- Demonstrate knowledge of unit goals and participate in committees/projects to achieve these goals.

- Ongoing professional development regarding evidence-based practices and implementation of interventions to improve patient outcomes.

- Responsible for seeking out educational/professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth and meeting mandatory education requirements.

- Act as a preceptor as requested.

- Demonstrate excellent work attendance and actively participate in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.

- Adhere to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior. Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.

EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE :

- Graduate of an approved Nursing Program.

- Current LPN license issued by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.

- Current BLS (or obtained within 30 days of hire).

- Current ACLS preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

- Two (2) years of clinical experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions without compromising patient care. Such accommodations must be requested by the employee/applicant to be considered.

- This job requires intact visual and auditory abilities to perform duties.

- Individual must be able to lift 50 lbs.

- Constant standing and walking is required.

- Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, tugging, and reaching are required.

- Individual must have the physical strength and agility to position patients for a variety of examinations and procedures.