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LPN

SSM Health

#Medication Administration #Licensed Practical Nurse #LPN #Patient Care #Healthcare #American Heart Association #Clinical Assessment #BLS HCP #Nursing License

Quick overview

Provides patient care under the direction of an RN or physician, specifically within the Diabetes Program. Responsibilities include administering medications, assessing patient well-being, and educating families on treatment plans.

Requirements summary

Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license. Must hold a Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from the American Heart Association.

professional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentPatient EducationPoint Of Care TestingDiabetes ManagementClinical ObservationHolistic Health Care

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling OK-SSM Health St.
Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Will be working with Diabetes Program Job Summary: Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within the scope of license.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Contributes to the assessment of patients and ensures the well-being of patients.
Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional driving.
Rare crawling and running.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact State Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4074000040 Diabetes Mgmt.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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