LPN - Surgical Unit - Nights
Job Description
Compensation/Benefits
- $18.08-$29.53/hr based on previous background.
- Evening differential $2.00/hr.
- Night differential $2.50/hr.
- Weekend differential $2.50/hr.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.
Our Surgical unit is a 32 bed unit that takes care of wide variety of medical surgical patients. Our primary patient surgery population are neurosurgeries, general abdominal surgeries, thyroidectomies. We provide training for general medical-surgical, Telemetry, & Neurosurgery. We work with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals for the complete patient care. Our Surgical Unit has great teamwork atmosphere and a wonderful place to work, learn and grow.
Job Summary
Job Summary
- Performs duties of a licensed practical nurse as prescribed by the Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act
- Contributes to the development of a plan of care and follows through with such plan for selected patients
- Administers medication with a high degree of safety and accuracy
- Documents nursing care and activities
- Assists with patient care and monitors patients during procedures
- Assists the departmental assistant with clinical matters
- Maintains the exam/treatment rooms and work environment
- Assists with the training of other staff
Qualifications
Education
- 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
Schedule
7p-7a
Work Shift
Night
Position Type
Regular Full Time
Education
- 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
Job Summary
- Performs duties of a licensed practical nurse as prescribed by the Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act
- Contributes to the development of a plan of care and follows through with such plan for selected patients
- Administers medication with a high degree of safety and accuracy
- Documents nursing care and activities
- Assists with patient care and monitors patients during procedures
- Assists the departmental assistant with clinical matters
- Maintains the exam/treatment rooms and work environment
- Assists with the training of other staff