Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Poteau, Oklahoma
Posted Aug 13 · New grads welcomed
- Unit
- Geriatrics
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- New graduates
- Patients
- we service geriatric patients who have needs of wound care, infection control management, IV’s, wound vacs, gastrostomy tubes, medication management, and more!
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
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About this role
Mission Statement
We shepherd people for the glory of God.
Company
Overview
Every employee is a Shepherd. Above all else, Shepherds are stewards of the people and resources entrusted to them. Shepherds feed and care for all people consistent with the Fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22, Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control). Our supreme example of a Shepherd is "The Good Shepherd", Jesus Christ.
Responsibilities
Follow Physician orders and provide detailed assessment data for quality resident care
Record a patient’s medical history accurately
Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
Document any change in patients’ condition, notify Physician, supervisor and document
Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions
AND……
Nurses get to utilize many different clinical skills because we service geriatric patients who have needs of wound care, infection control management, IV’s, wound vacs, gastrostomy tubes, medication management, and more!
Requirements
Have a current state LPN License.
1-year experience as an LPN, in a community-based care setting (preferred).
Follow State regulations as well as company policies and guidelines.
Must pass criminal background check.
LPN students who meet certain criteria may be considered for this position!
Sourced from The Oaks Healthcare Center’s careers page.
Requirements
- Have a current state LPN License.
- 1-year experience as an LPN, in a community-based care setting (preferred).
- Follow State regulations as well as company policies and guidelines.
- Must pass criminal background check.
- LPN students who meet certain criteria may be considered for this position!
Place
- City
- Poteau, Oklahoma
- State price level
- 12% below the national average
Oklahoma index 87.8, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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About the employer
You would be stepping into long-term and geriatric skilled nursing at The Oaks Healthcare Center in Poteau, Oklahoma. Hiring posts point to daytime LVN/RN openings and describe hands-on work that includes wound care, infection control, IVs, wound vacs, G-tubes, and…
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
