Job description

Job Details:

Jogan Health is looking for experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with a background in Med Surg, local or able to commute to Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Starting Pay: $31/hr
Estimated Hours:36 hours weekly
Schedule: Night Shift
Contract Type: 13 week

Description:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse/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. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. This is a non-exempt position.

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.

- Customer Service

• Maintains the highest level of customer satisfaction via courtesy, compassion and positive communication
• Respects dignity and confidentiality by adherence to all applicable policies and procedures.

- Health and Safety

• Works in a manner that promotes safety; wears clothing appropriate to the performance of the job.
• Participates in OSHA required training.
• Follows universal precautions as appropriate for position; complies with
• Employee Health requirements for continued employment.
• Reports unsafe practices to management.
• Knows own role in case of an emergency.

Qualifications:

• Compact or Oklahoma State LVN/LPN License
• BLS Certification

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside in well-lighted, air-conditioned surroundings. Hours of duty may be long and irregular. Exposure to blood and bodily fluids.

Benefits Provided by Jogan:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Weekly Pay

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Jogan offers a culture that supports work-life balance and invests in our employees’ development and personal growth. Jogan offers a comprehensive be

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical

Physical setting:

• Acute care

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccination or Exemption Required

Application Question(s):

• Do you reside near Tulsa, OK?

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• LPN (Required)

Work Location: One location

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