Float Pool LPN (PRN)

AVEM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

JOB PURPOSE: Performs nursing duties such as patient preparation, sample collection, information gathering, patient follow-up, data collection, and medication administration. Provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients at multiple Avem Health Partners managed facilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Responsible for fostering a positive work environment. Assesses patients’ needs based on patient history, risk factors, patient complaint, need for care, etc. Classifies the urgency of symptoms. Notifies appropriate personnel in unique situations. Collects samples from patients including blood, urine, etc. Prepares samples for analysis or shipment. Takes and records various readings such as heart and respiratory rate, blood pressure, weight, body temperature, etc. Perform nursing service per qualifications, based on the plan of care, following established policies, procedures and/or protocol. Actively participate in the planning and organization of services under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Prioritize and deliver nursing care under the direction of the R.N. based on the nursing and medical plan of care. Delegates such tasks as may safely be performed by others, consistent with educational preparation and that do not conflict with the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act. Provides safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly. Administers medications as stipulated by the policies and procedures of the facility. Communicates with all members of the healthcare team. Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards. Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and/or other appropriate health professionals as often as needed, changes in the client condition. Ensures documentation reflects. Responsible for keeping current in nursing trends and knowledge. Participates in In-service programs as required. Ensure all safety and infection control practices are followed. Respond to emergency situations. Maintain confidentiality of client and patient information. Performing other duties as assigned within scope of practice. BEHAVIORIAL STANDARDS: The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serve as a role model within the company. Exhibit positive customer service behavior in every day work interactions. Demonstrate a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers. Communicate accurately and appropriately. Handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner. Hold self-accountable for professional practice. Interact and cope effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations resulting from trauma and illness. Participate in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve patient care. Demonstrate knowledge of unit goals and is active in committees and projects to achieve these goals. Keep current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions and best practices in patient care. Assume responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth as well as meeting mandatory education requirements. Act as a preceptor as requested. Demonstrate excellent work attendance and attend and actively participate in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required. Adhere to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior. Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program
Current LPN license issued by the State of Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Current BLS (or obtained within 30 day of hire)
Two (2) years of clinical experience preferred.
This job requires visual abilities, auditory abilities, must be intact to perform duties.

Responsibilities

Performs nursing duties such as patient preparation, sample collection, information gathering, patient follow-up, data collection, and medication administration.
Provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients at multiple Avem Health Partners managed facilities.
Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
Responsible for fostering a positive work environment.
Assesses patients’ needs based on patient history, risk factors, patient complaint, need for care, etc.
Classifies the urgency of symptoms.
Notifies appropriate personnel in unique situations.
Collects samples from patients including blood, urine, etc.
Prepares samples for analysis or shipment.
Takes and records various readings such as heart and respiratory rate, blood pressure, weight, body temperature, etc.
Perform nursing service per qualifications, based on the plan of care, following established policies, procedures and/or protocol.
Actively participate in the planning and organization of services under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Prioritize and deliver nursing care under the direction of the R.N. based on the nursing and medical plan of care.
Delegates such tasks as may safely be performed by others, consistent with educational preparation and that do not conflict with the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
Provides safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly.
Administers medications as stipulated by the policies and procedures of the facility.
Communicates with all members of the healthcare team.
Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards.
Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and/or other appropriate health professionals as often as needed, changes in the client condition.
Ensures documentation reflects.
Responsible for keeping current in nursing trends and knowledge.
Participates in In-service programs as required.
Ensure all safety and infection control practices are followed.
Respond to emergency situations.
Maintain confidentiality of client and patient information.
Performing other duties as assigned within scope of practice.