Part-time Lpn Jobs in Tulsa, OK

LPN Job Description

Job Title: LPN

Location: Tulsa, OK

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Tulsa Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community serving Tulsa and the surrounding area. As an LPN at our facility, you will provide direct nursing care to our residents, supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants, and ensuring that our residents receive high-quality care that meets their individual needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct nursing care to residents, including administering medications, performing wound treatments, and providing assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)

• Supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and medication technicians/aides

• Completes accurate and timely documentation of resident care and services

• Participates in the admission, discharge, and transfer process of residents

• Observes and reports changes in residents' status to the physician and resident's family or representative

• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care that meets the needs of our residents

• Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of care and services provided

• Maintains a safe and clean environment for residents, staff, and visitors

Required Qualifications:

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program

• Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required

• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state

• Current CPR certification

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs the daily activities of CNAs in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures

• Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned

• Participates in the survey process when inspection surveys arise

• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications

• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel

Additional Tasks:

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect

• Promotes and protects all residents' rights

• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures

• Complies with standards of business conduct and state/federal regulations and guidelines

Personal Skills and Traits Desired:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public

• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel

• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to communicate effectively with medical and nursing staff, and other departments

Compliance as a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal:

• Agreement to abide by all standards, policies, and procedures of the facility, including the facility's compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment

• Compliance will be a factor in evaluating job performance

• Violations, including failure to report violations, will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

• Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and [insert state civil rights law], it is the policy of Tulsa Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

• We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

If you are a compassionate and skilled LPN looking for a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role. To apply, please submit your application to [insert contact information].