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 medical surgical patients, focusing primarily on those undergoing neurosurgeries and abdominal surgeries. I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of safe and effective patient care, and engage in ongoing training to enhance my skills. My role includes administering treatments, collecting vital data, and contributing to a teamwork-oriented environment aimed at patient recovery.
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, medical surgical, nursing, healthcare, hospital, BLS training, patient recovery