Licensed Practical Nurse (Prn Nights)

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:

• Perform other duties as assigned within scope of practice.
• Ensures that required documentation is complete and in compliance with regulations and standards.
• Communicates with all members of the healthcare team.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and/or other appropriate health professionals as often as needed, changes in the patient condition.
• Performs nursing care per qualifications, based on the plan of care, following established policies, procedures and/or protocol.
• Responsible for fostering a positive work environment.
• Responsible for keeping current in nursing trends and evidence-based practice; participates in required in-service programs.
• Administers medications as stipulated by the policies and procedures of the facility.
• Collects samples from patients including blood, urine, stool, and sputum. Prepares samples for analysis or shipment.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Assesses patients’ needs based on medical history, risk factors, complaint, need for care, etc. Classifies the urgency of symptoms and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Delegates appropriately according to scope of practice and educational preparation; adhering to the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act and “5 Rights of Delegation”.
• Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and organization.
• Actively participates in the planning and implementation of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Ensure all safety and infection control practices are followed.

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS:

• Interact and cope effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations resulting from trauma and illness.
• The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serve as a role model within the company.
• Demonstrate excellent work attendance and actively participate in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Responsible for seeking out educational/professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth and meeting mandatory education requirements.
• Communicate accurately and appropriately.
• Exhibit positive customer service behavior in daily work interactions.
• 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.
• Demonstrate knowledge of unit goals and participate in committees/projects to achieve these goals.
• Act as a preceptor as requested.
• Handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
• Ongoing professional development regarding evidence-based practices and implementation of interventions to improve patient outcomes.
• Hold self-accountable for professional practice.
• Participate in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve patient care.
• Demonstrate a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:

• Graduate of an approved Nursing Program
• Current BLS (or obtained within 30 day of hire)
• Current LPN license issued by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing

EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years of clinical experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

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