LPN - Inpatient Dayshift
Company: State of OK JD McCarty Center
Location: Norman
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
J.D. McCarty Center is looking for a LPN to join our team!
Typical patient responsibility average is 6 but no more than 12.
Significant support is provide to our Nursing staff by providing
support staff (DCS) at a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio. You will be responsible
for providing nursing care and treatments to developmentally
disabled patients, birth-21 years. Our patients have a wide a
variety of medical conditions. You will administer medication,
monitor and record patient progress, and educate families and the
patient as needed from 7am-7pm. Salary: $25.24 per hour plus shift
differential and benefits. The ideal candidate will display
compassion, education, proficiency and experience while assisting
the patient. This critical role assists in creating and managing
nursing care plans and will participate in the evaluation of
current and future medical needs of the patient. Responsibilities:
+ Provide exceptional patient care - Maintain nursing standards
while supporting patients with all applicable medical needs. Assess
patients and create care plans that identify areas of improvement
to ensure quality of care. Communicate with the patient, their
family and members of the medical team to achieve the desired goals
of the patient-care plan.. Completes patient assessments each shift
to include review of patient's medications, physical status, and
treatments given. Participates in the initiation, modification, and
implementation of the patient's nursing care plans. Receives report
from licensed nursing staff member regarding all information
regarding patients' medical status, condition, progressions.
Completes patients' charts using the PIE format and the EHR system.
Attends consult appointments, field trips, and various recreational
activities as part of the patients treatment plan. + Develop
optimal relationships - Provide supervision, support and assistance
to the Direct Care staff with services and interventions provided
to our patients. Communicates medical information to and
collaborates with the treatment team as part of the
inter-disciplinary approach to patient care to best facilitate in
meeting our patients medical, therapeutic and behavioral goals.
Promotes team efforts in the commitment to improve our continuity
of patient care. + Conduct administrative duties - Attend medical
conferences and courses for ongoing care and education. Assist
Nursing Administration via collecting data for the Quality
Assurance Performance Improvement. This position is located on the
Day shift and the hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on a rotating
schedule. This position has potential to earn 8 hours of extra pay
every 2 weeks. Position has a minimum of 2 scheduled on-calls in a
6 week period and is eligible for shift differential! Requirements:
+ LPN with current license to practice nursing in the state of
Oklahoma + Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds + Will serve a 1
year probationary period + Must be in good standing with the
Oklahoma Board of Nursing + Must be able to pass COVID screener and
participate in periodic COVID testing and protocols About J.D.
McCarty Center: J.D. McCarty Center is a pediatric rehabilitation
hospital for children with disabilities birth to 21 years of age. .
We are a unique 36 bed hospital. Patient are admitted for a 30-day
evaluation during which they are assigned a treatment team
consisting of nursing unit, physical therapy, occupational therapy,
speech therapy, nutritional services, social services,
psychological services, behavioral analysis, and recreational
therapy. Our 80-acre s campus includes a on-site elementary,
intermediate, and high school which is staffed by Norman Public
School teachers. Patients may continue treatment needs beyond the
30-days as an in-patient in habilitation status based upon progress
or placement needs. J.D. McCarty Center benefits include: + Shift
Differential+ Health Insurance Benefit allowance including Dental,
Life, and Disability insurance + Optional insurance of Vision,
Supplemental Life, Dependent Health, and Dependent Life + Insurance
options available to customize your health and dental needs +
Flexible Spending plans available + Defined Contribution Retirement
Plan + 3 weeks of Annual Leave and 3 weeks of Sick Leave per year +
11 paid holidays per year + Longevity Bonus beginning on your 2nd
year of employment + Employee Assistance Program a confidential
resource regarding personal and family concerns Employees can also
take advantage of other opportunities such as state employee
discounts, continuing education, supplemental insurance plans,
credit unions, on-site gym . Hear from our staff why this is a
great place to work! https://youtu.be/FvHMxCxwJjEPowered by
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