Licensed Practical Nurse (Non-Exempt) (32003N)

Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City

Department: Rehab North

Status: PRN

Shift: Nights

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Incentives:

• Shift differential $3.25 evenings/$4.00 nights/$4.00 weekends
• Referral Bonus Opportunity
• Clinical Ladder -a career development plan providinga structure that increases nurse involvement and collaboration.

Overview:

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and mercy service standards.

Qualifications:

• Education:High school diploma or GED equivalent
  Licensure:Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; Consideration will be given for comparable education experience and successful licensure. Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining a current LPN license within the hiring state in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all State Board of Nursing requirements
  Physical Requirements/Demands:Stand/Walk most of the time on duty; significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance; push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds
  Experience:Can be new or experienced LPN
  Certifications:
  - Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire
  - LPN-IV Certification must be previously completed or successful completion of course within 3 months of hire (range from upon hire to within 1 year)
  
  NOTE:one or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:
  -
  - ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  - PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  - PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
  - S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules
  - Other unit specific certifications as required

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