LPN - Home Health - Days

INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a LPN in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In this position, you’ll work full-time days with our Home Health team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as, front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave.  We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health. 

The Licensed Practical Nurse HH assumes responsibility for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and following the MD ordered plan of care. The position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires

• Performs patient assignments as coordinated with the Care Manager, Clinical Supervisor, and scheduler under the direction of the Administrator.
• Performs specialized skills as per agency policies/procedures
• Ensures implementation of interventions for improved quality of patient care and outcomes per established plan of care.
• Reports changes in patient status to the provider and initiates any new orders from the provider as directed.
• Reports clinical update to the RN Care Manager assigned to each patient after each visit.
• Instructs the patient/caregiver in signs and symptoms of complications and home management related to disease processes as outlined in the established plan of care.
• Assists the patient/caregiver in following medical recommendations.
• Participates in dept quality improvement planning and development.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse reports directly to the Administrator or designee.
• This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. 
• Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions.
• Exposure to inclement weather conditions while driving to and from patient homes.
• Frequent exposure to extreme temperature changes, poor environmental aspects such as poor lighting, poor ventilation, excessive heat/cold, stressful patient/family situations, unclean environment, pet odors, cigarette smoke. 
• All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of LPN experience

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Oklahoma or current multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) member state.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association OR CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.

Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written). This job requires the incumbents to operate a INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle (non INTEGRIS-owned) and therefore must have a current Oklahoma State Drivers License as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

• Home Care experience