LPN - Ortho - Days

Departmental OverviewCompensation / Benefits$18.08-$29.53/hr. based on previous work experienceEvening 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 advancementOrtho/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. Job SummaryJob SummaryPerforms duties of a licensed practical nurse as prescribed by the Oklahoma Nurse Practice ActContributes to the development of a plan of care and follows through with such plan for selected patientsAdministers medication with a high degree of safety and accuracyDocuments nursing care and activitiesAssists with patient care and monitors patients during proceduresAssists the departmental assistant with clinical mattersMaintains the exam/treatment rooms and work environmentAssists with the training of other staff QualificationsEducationCompletion of a vocational program for Licensed Practical NurseExperiencePrefer previous hospital experiencePrevious work history reflecting stable employment is necessaryIf 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 careCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment Schedule7a-7p Work ShiftDay Position TypeRegular Full Time