Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

The Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc.; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

A community health clinic in Ardmore seeks a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team. The LPN will provide high-quality nursing care, including conducting patient assessments and developing treatment plans. Candidates must hold a valid LPN license in Oklahoma, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate problem-solving abilities. This role is essential for enhancing patient empowerment and ensuring effective collaboration within the healthcare team. Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a current and valid LPN license in Oklahoma.
• Strong ability to communicate with diverse individuals.
• Demonstrated skills in problem-solving and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients.
• Develop collaborative treatment plans.
• Assist patients with adherence to treatment plans.

Skills

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments

Promote patient empowerment

Monitor patient progress

Coordinate with outside service providers

Record interventions in patient charts

Communicate effectively

Data collection for outcome measurement

Perform laboratory testing

Education

Oklahoma Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN) License

Tools

Computer skills for documentation

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

About Us

The Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc. is building healthy people through whole-patient wellness and trauma informed care. Our proactive focus and integrated approach to caring for the whole person allows the GSCC to provide quality and affordable health, dental, and pharmaceutical care to thousands of patients each year without regard for socio-economic or insurance status. Good Shepherd team members are passionate about making a difference in our patients’ lives. We are a driven, focused, innovative, hardworking, respectful team that is focused on working as one to improve the lives of our patients.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. As an LPN at our practice, you will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to our patients while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and patient satisfaction.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop collaborative treatment plans.
• Promote patient empowerment and self-determination; assist with adherence to treatment plans and self-management goals.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document patient progress.
• Collaborate with outside service providers to coordinate patient treatment and manage referrals.
• Record all interventions in patient charts and produce service delivery and outcome reports.
• Communicate through personal contact, phone, email, and regular mail; return messages promptly.
• Work with Chief Operations Officer and Clinical Director on data collection for outcome measurement reporting.
• Report patient progress in files and to medical staff.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens; coordinate with lab companies as needed.
• Perform basic laboratory and point-of-care testing.

Personal Specifications

• Respect and value for all people
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Exceptional internal and external customer service
• Positive and proactive attitude
• High level of personal and professional integrity and discretion
• Quick-thinking with a commitment to maintaining top-notch customer service and professionalism
• Mature with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Self‑motivated and driven
• Inspirational leadership, leading by example and instilling confidence

What Expertise You Will Bring

• Oklahoma Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN) License. Must have a current and valid LPN license in the state of Oklahoma.
• Effective Communication. Strong ability to communicate with diverse individuals, including patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Problem‑Solving and Critical Thinking: Demonstrated skills in problem‑solving and critical thinking to provide the best patient care.
• Respect and Compassion: Deep respect for the dignity of all patients and their families/caregivers.
• Technical Proficiency: Excellent computer skills for efficient internal communication and documentation.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone. Requires sitting, standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Must have strength sufficient to assist with lifting and transferring a patient and perform CPR. Must have sufficient mobility to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and bend down to the floor; ability to move around rapidly; and to move in small, confined areas.