What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Tulsa, OK position at Southwestern Home Health?
PRIVATE DUTY PEDIATRIC LPN Reports to Director of Pediatrics Ask About Our $1000 Sign On Bonus!! Shift is 3pm to 11pm Monday through Friday. About Us At Southwestern Home Health, we are dedicated to providing skilled in-home care to our most precious patients. Southwestern Home Health is part of the Mays family, and we take pride in the quality service that we provide our patients. If you have a passion for providing excellent care to patients, we wantyouto be part of our work family! We offer One-on-on patient care settingFull-time or part-time, flexible schedules, multiple shift options available in many areasElectronic documentationFull-time benefits offer medical, dental, and vision insurance; supplemental insurance including life, paid time off; and generous 401k match About the Position Have you always wanted to work with pediatric patients? Are you looking for a one-on-one patient care setting? Come join our team of caring professionals across Oklahoma. ThePrivate Duty Pediatric Nursefurnishes services in accordance with agency policies, prepares clinical and progress notes, assists the physician and registered nurse in performing specialized procedures, prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required, and assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques. (COP 484.30(b)) Whats Required Current LPN or RN license through the board of nursing in the state of practicePositive attitude and good organizational skillsIs self-directed with the ability to work with little supervisionIs flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligationComplies with accepted professional standards and practicePossesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental healthMust be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and / or agency requirements and is in good working order Preferred Qualifications At least one year pediatric nursing experienceCommunity / home health or medical / surgical experience Duties and Responsibilities Provide safe home health services to patients / clients and families / caregiversImplement plan of care initiated by the RN Clinical Supervisor in collaboration with the physicianAssist the registered nurse or physician in carrying out the plan of careDevelop, prepare, and maintain individualized patient / client care documentation consistent with the plan of care, and submit accurate documentationAssess and provides patient / client and family / caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care as established by the registered nurseDocument communication and condition of the patient and address problems identified in the on going assessment or provide documentation of rationale for not doing soAssists the patient / client and family / caregiver in learning home nursing procedures, self-care techniques and other care needs as appropriate to the patients / client's conditionAdminister medication, diet and other instructions as directed by the registered nurse and ordered by the physicianUse equipment and supplies effectively and efficientlyParticipate in personal professional growth and development and keep current in nursing trends and knowledge.Participates in in-service programs and quality Improvement program of the agencyParticipates in public relations and community activities that promote the agencies role as an effective member of the health care delivery system This is not a full list of duties and responsibilities. A full job description will be provided. Our agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
