LPN - Ortho - Days

Overview

Compensation / Benefits

• $18.08-$29.53/hr. based on previous work experience
• 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

Ortho/Spine is a 32 bed unit specializing in orthopedic patients. We have disease specific certification from the Joint Commission in Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement and Hip Fx patients which deems us a center of excellence. We also care for Total Shoulder and Ankle patients as well as other fractures. We also care for low level cardiac patients and some med-surg patients.

Responsibilities

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