LPN - Surgical Unit - Full Time - Nights at Norman Regional Health System summary:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a surgical unit, I provide comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population following surgeon's orders and care plans. Collaborating with registered nurses, I engage in both direct and indirect patient care duties, contributing to a positive team environment focused on patient recovery and well-being. My role includes training in medical-surgical, telemetry, and neurosurgery, fostering opportunities for professional growth.
Overview:
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.
Responsibilities:
- Administers nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on phyiscian's orders and nursing care plan.
- Collaborates with Registered Nurse to plan patient care.
- Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties including data collection.
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 or active Multistate LPN License.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) training for duration of employment.
Keywords:
Licensed Practical Nurse, surgical unit, patient care, neurosurgery, healthcare, nurse collaboration, medical-surgical, telemetry, nursing care, LPN