LPN - Surgical Unit - Nights

Departmental Overview

Our Surgical unit is a 32 bed unit that takes care of a wide variety of medical surgical patients. Our primary patient surgery population includes neurosurgeries, general abdominal surgeries, and thyroidectomies. We provide training for general medical-surgical, telemetry, and neurosurgery. We work with an interdisciplinary team of medical professionals for complete patient care. The Surgical Unit has a great teamwork atmosphere and a wonderful place to work, learn, and grow.

• $18.08-$29.53/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.

• Performs 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 matters.
• Maintains the exam/treatment rooms and work environment.
• Assists with the training of other staff.

Education

• Completion of a vocational program for Licensed Practical Nurse.

Experience

• Prefer 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 through re‑training for the duration of employment.

7p-7a

Night

Regular Full Time