Licensed Practical Nurse
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides evaluation, direction, and application of licensed nursing services to carry out the plan of care and treatment primarily in the homes of Oxford HealthCare clients under the direction/supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, and within the realm of accepted standards of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists in development, review and revision of the plan of care.
- Provides nursing care in accordance with physician’s plan of treatment and individual plan of care.
- Observes, records, and reports reaction to treatment and any changes in client’s condition to appropriate personnel and/or physician.
- Provides ongoing instruction, counseling, and supervision of client, family or other health team personnel in the plan of treatment and methods of assisting the client.
- May supervise and teach nurse aides and companions.
- Prepares and submits timely written documentation as required by policy.
- Participates in inservice education programs, quality assessment activities, case conference, and other staff meetings as required.
- Has access to reliable transportation as required.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to the HealthCare Supervisor and the Nursing Supervisor.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education/Licensure: Graduate of approved School of Practical/Vocational Nursing. Current state Licensed Practical Nurse license. Successful completion of competency testing.
Experience: Minimum of six (6) months experience as practical/vocational professional nurse within the last three (3) years in a hospital, nursing home or home care setting.
Skills/Abilities: Ability to demonstrate good nursing judgment with minimal supervision. Ability to deal effectively and courteously with clients, families, coworkers, and physicians, and exhibit an empathetic attitude toward the sick and elderly. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Factors: Position performed without physical assistance from another caregiver. Requires ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 50 pounds frequently and may require push or pull in excess of 100 pounds. Adequate vision and manual dexterity so that performance of tasks will not pose a threat to the health and safety of client or others.
Home conditions vary. Employee may be required to adapt to conditions including, but not limited to temperatures in excess of 80 degrees F. and below 55 degrees F., humidity, working around client’s family or pets, cigarette smoke, dust or infectious diseases.
Employment Application
Please visit our offices at 3040 N. Hemlock Circle, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012 to fill out an employment application. For further information please contact us at (918) 258-1111.
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