LPN Temp Disaster Response PRN - Vaccination Clinics - INTEGRIS Health - OKCMetro

Company: INTEGRIS Health
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Join us in serving the community! This temporary position is for LPNs to help us give vaccinations.

LPN Temp Disaster Response PRN

Job Code: 7983

Position Summary:

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*NOTE: This is a temporary position to assist in COVID-19 Disaster Response. Special hiring and onboarding considerations may apply.
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Assumes responsibility for the delivery of patient care in an acute care hospital utilizing the nursing process, under the supervision of a registered nurse and the order of a physician. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

INTEGRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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.

Essential Functions:

The LPN Temp Disaster Response (COVID-19) responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Contributes to the assessment / re assessment of patients

* Contributes to the plan of care under the supervisor of a Registered Nurse.

* Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of appropriate patient care interventions

* Monitors for signs and symptoms related to abnormal lab values and deviation from baseline assessments

* Reports changes in patient status to the physician and initiates any new orders from the physician as directed

* Promotes wellness and provides patient / caregiver education.

* Works with care team to implement and ensure patient quality and safety initiatives.

* Promotes patient satisfaction and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.

* May be required to float to other units. May be required to participate in on call status.

Vaccine Clinic:
' Work with a team to conduct activities related to administering Covid-19 vaccines in clinic setting.
' Document all patient care provided in a timely, accurate, and concise manner
' Prepares vaccination for administration according to instructions. Maintains quality and medication handling standards. Maintains awareness of medication storage guidelines, including cold chain considerations.
' Seeks guidance in areas of question
' Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills with peers, patients and staff.

Accountability:

Reports to assigned leader

Required Physical Demands (Subject to Reasonable Accommodation):

Keyboarding/Dexterity: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time
Standing/Walking: Constantly; activity exits up to 2/3 of the time
Strength (Lift/Carry/Push/Pull): Medium (Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects)
Talking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): Yes
Seeing: Yes
Hearing: Yes
Color Acuity (Must be able to distinguish and identify colors): Yes

Environmental Conditions:

Qualifications:

* 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.

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