Job Summary: Administers nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on physician's orders, nursing care plan and the Oklahoma Board of Nursing Scope of Practice. Consults with registered nurse to plan patient care. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties including data collection.

Education: Completion of a state approved Licensed Practical Nurse program or registered nurse coursework approved by the Board of Nursing as practical nurse equivalency.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Valid State of Oklahoma LPN License.

Job Requirements

Work Experience: 0 - 6 months related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of general disease state management processes, bio- psychosocial model, and clinical pathways. Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data. IV therapy medication administration as guided by hospital policy.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Performs nursing skills appropriate for the patient population. Demonstrates sound knowledge base appropriate to specialty area with consideration for patient's age and bio-psychosocial needs. Gathers data, implements and evaluates care for an assigned group of patients based on physician's orders and Nursing Care Plan. Takes and notes physician's orders accurately. Consults with Registered Nurse to plan patient care. Documents data on the appropriate record. Documents nursing process/care clearly, consistently, and accurately. Addresses patient problems and progress toward outcomes. Facilitates patient teaching -- implements discharge planning. Makes appropriate referrals. Follows plan of care per policy in presenting patient age and cultural/psychosocial factors. Supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities. Attends mandatory in-services and meets unit education standards. Accurately completes variance reports. Modifies behaviors or performance to comply with care standards and unit requirements.

Decision Making: The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor.

Working Relationships: Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise). Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal and external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Special Job Dimensions: None.

Adult General Behavioral - Laureate Campus

Location:

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.

About Saint Francis Health System

Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system wholly governed and operated in Tulsa, Oklahoma whose mission is to extend the presence and healing ministry of Christ to all who seek its services.

The health system is anchored by Saint Francis Hospital, a 1,112-bed tertiary center, which includes the region's only children's hospital and level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center. Additionally, Saint Francis employs more than 450 providers through Warren Clinic, which serves the region with more than 95 locations throughout eastern Oklahoma.

In total, the organization has more than 10,000 employees, 1,000 physicians and 700 volunteers, making it the largest private employer in Tulsa County.

Saint Francis Health System Includes

Saint Francis Hospital
Saint Francis Hospital is an acute care hospital licensed for 1,112 beds. Widely known for its outstanding medical care and sophisticated services, Saint Francis Hospital is Tulsa's premier hospital and anchor of the health system.
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The Children's Hospital at Saint Francis
The Children's Hospital at Saint Francis provides advanced medical care to children in a child-friendly environment. With approximately 100 pediatricians and 65 pediatric subspecialists on staff, you can rest assured your child will receive the most comprehensive medical care available in eastern Oklahoma.
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Warren Clinic
In 1988, Warren Clinic was founded by The William K. Warren Foundation to expand the base of available primary care physicians in eastern Oklahoma. Today, this multispecialty medical/surgical clinic includes more than 110 locations across Oklahoma.
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Heart Hospital at Saint Francis
At the Heart Hospital at Saint Francis, cardiac care is focused on patients and their families. This innovative approach to heart care includes bedside review of tests and procedures with patients and families, universal rooms allowing patients to stay in one location during their hospital stay and an unrestricted family visitation policy.
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Saint Francis Hospital South
Saint Francis Hospital South is a community hospital offering a variety of medical/surgical services to families in southeast Tulsa County. Services include 96 medical/surgical beds, family-friendly labor and delivery, imaging, orthopedics and emergency services, to name just a few. Saint Francis Hospital South offers the quality care patients count on from Saint Francis in a convenient south Tulsa location.
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Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital
Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital is a freestanding psychiatric facility offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services. This warm, inviting atmosphere encourages patients to actively participate in their own treatment. The staff at Laureate believes in helping patients regain their footing and maintain their place in society.
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Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee
Formerly Eastar Health System, Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee and Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee East provide eastern Oklahoma with primary, specialty and emergency care. The community hospitals, totaling 320 beds, combine to be one of Muskogee's top employers.
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Saint Francis Hospital Vinita
Saint Francis Hospital Vinita serves northeastern Oklahoma. Primary care and specialty physicians are committed to caring for each patient with compassion and respect.
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Saint Francis Glenpool
Saint Francis Glenpool provides eastern Oklahoma with primary care, specialty services and a 24/7 emergency room.
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