Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Parkside Hospital - Tulsa, OK 74120

Licensed Practical Nurse

Do you enjoy making a difference in a patient's life? Do you enjoy making a difference in your community? Come work at Parkside! Where healing happens. Every day.

Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic is a comprehensive mental healthcare system providing acute in-patient care, residential treatment, and outpatient therapy. With a focus on society's most vulnerable population, Parkside provides world-class mental health services focused on children and young people, ages 5 to 26. For over 65 years, Parkside's physicians, therapists, and staff have provided state of the art, patient-centered care that propel families from hopeful to hope-filled. As a center of excellence, we cultivate talent and provide professional purpose. Together we facilitate healing, one patient at a time.

Part-time and full-time Licensed Practical Nurse positions available. Apply for more details and a tour of our new facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing process - assessments, interventions (including pain management, reassessment, management and patient/family education regarding pain), etc. under the direct supervision of a RN
• Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary. Provides leadership and oversight of Mental Health Technicians. Is able to delegate and follow up on assignments
• Functions as a patient and family advocate at all times
• Demonstrates the ability to identify patient behaviors that require intervention. Continuously observes significant behaviors, actions and activities of the patients. Documents observations in the patient's charts, reflecting implementation of the treatment plan. Reports any unusual occurrences
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Consults other departments and the treatment team as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs
• Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level of licensure. Knowledgeable of medications including psychotropic drugs and their correct administration based on the age of the patient and their clinical condition
• Formulates and implements patient treatment plans; family is included when appropriate. Ability to revise treatment plans as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness
• Possesses the skills of verbal de-escalation and able to avoid power struggles with patients. Sets limits for patients. Ability to provide trauma informed care to all patients and families
• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to patients, families, and team members. Treats everyone with respect and dignity
• Documentation meets current standards and policies
• Maintains fit for duty. Acts in a professional manner and follows all of Parkside policies and procedures
• Orients new staff members to the unit
• Demonstrates the ability to be organized and flexible, acts appropriately in stressful/emergency situations. Able to provide Handle with Care when needed
• Demonstrates administrative skills such as phone etiquette, organization of medical records, and general office tasks. Performs other duties as assigned

Regulatory Requirements:

• Current Oklahoma LPN license without restrictions
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Exceptional ability to ensure high-quality patient care and expedite concerns
• Ability to effectively communicate in English; both verbally and in writing
• Basic computer knowledge

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401K and match start immediately, and includes a generous match
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Disability and more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!