LPN -Licensed Practical Nurse (Ambulatory) - Medicine Specialty Clinic - Days

Davita Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their Ambulatory Medicine Specialty Clinic in Oklahoma City. This role involves providing preventive and health care to patients, documenting their condition, and ensuring quality care delivery in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will hold a current LPN license and demonstrate effective communication and coordination skills for patient management.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including PTO

401(k) plan

Medical and dental plans

Qualifications

• Current LPN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and observes patients' conditions.
• Documents care and supports coordination of care delivery.
• Communicates systematic reports to healthcare providers.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Nursing Practices

Education

Completion of educational requirements for NCLEX-PN examination

Job description

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (Ambulatory) - Medicine Specialty Clinic - Days

Position Title: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (Ambulatory) - Medicine Specialty Clinic - Days

Department: HB GIM/Medicine Specialty/Senior Health Clinic

Job Description:

General Description: Under general supervision, provides preventative and health care to an assigned group of patients or clients in an OU Health facility.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Administers medications safely under the direction of a physician or other medical personnel.
• Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Provides care according to an established nursing plan.
• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
• Ensures patient chart entries are made accurately and timely, and forwards charts as appropriate.
• Communicates systematic reports to other care providers.
• Assists in the coordination of care delivery; utilizes resources to promote the continuum of care.
• Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment.
• Documents progress toward outcomes.
• Uses quality and evidence-based practices to deliver and improve care.
• Works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision.
• Triage telephone calls for referral to other clinical team members.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Completion of educational requirements for NCLEX-PN examination.

Experience: None required; one or more years of experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current LPN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact LPN License (eNLC) required. Current Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, plan, and evaluate nursing needs of assigned patients.
• Knowledge about operating room techniques if applying for a surgery position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, creates peace of mind for you and your family.