Licensed Practical Nurse

Lexington, OK

NiteLines USA, Inc. has an immediate need for LPNs in the Lexington, OK area.

LOCATION: Lexington Assessment and Reception Center in Lexington, OK

PAY RATE:

HOURS:

DESCRIPTION:

The contractor shall be responsible for, but is not limited to:

Provide patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards through the evaluation of patients and therapeutic treatment as ordered by Health Services clinical staff
Perform duties within the scope of the current licensure
Administer medications as prescribed i.e., by mouth, intradermally, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly
Distribute medications at pill line
Document all encounters in the electronic medical record
Perform skin testing
Record diagnostic testing, i.e., finger sticks, visual acuity testing, EKOs (per instructions from mid-level practitioners or physicians)
Ensure all sharps are secured, accounted for, stored and disposed of according to institutional and national policy
Assist the mid-level practitioners and physicians in the management of patients
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
Adhere to infection control policies and procedures
Ability and skill to operate EKG, PFTs, and spirometry
Perform duties as required, but accept only those nursing assignments that are commensurate with his/her educational preparation, training, experience, and nursing licensure laws

REQUIREMENTS:

The LPN shall possess valid, current and unrestricted license to practice nursing within the state of Oklahoma while employed under contract and current CPR certification.
Shall be a graduate from an accredited LPN program.
Must be a citizen of the U.S.

IMPORTANT: Candidates who wish to be considered for this opportunity should have the following qualifications on hand