Licensed Practical Nurse - Surgical Unit - Days

Compensation/BenefitsDepartmental Overview$21.15-$34.55/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.Job SummaryJob SummaryPerforms 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 mattersMaintains the exam/treatment rooms and work environment. Assists with the training of other staff. QualificationsEducationCompletion of a vocational program for Licensed Practical Nurse. ExperiencePrefer 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. Schedule7a-7pWork ShiftDayPosition TypeRegular Full Time