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

OU Medicine; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Medicine is hiring an LPN for the Medicine Specialty Clinic in Oklahoma City. The role involves providing essential nursing care, administering medications, and coordinating patient care under supervision. Ideal candidates will have a current LPN license and strong communication skills, contributing to a multidisciplinary health care team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including PTO

401(k) contributions

Medical and dental plans

Qualifications

• Current LPN License from Oklahoma State Board of Nursing required.
• Preferred experience of one or more years in a nursing role.
• Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications under supervision and observes patient conditions.
• Collects data and ensures accurate patient charting.
• Participates in coordinating care and employs health promotion strategies.

Skills

Organizing

Communication

Patient Care

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:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Administers medications safely under direction of physician or other medical personnel
• Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Provide 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 in a timely manner and forwarding charts as appropriate
• Communicates systematic report to other care providers.
• Assisting 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 the attainment of outcomes.
• Uses quality and evidence based practice 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 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.
• Must be knowledgeable about operating room techniques if applying for a surgery position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

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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, create peace of mind for you and your family.

About the company

OU Medicine is the combination of OU Medical Center – Oklahoma City & Edmond, the Children's Hospital, OU Physicians, OU Children's Physicians, the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, and the Peggy and Charles Stephenson Oklahoma Cancer Center.

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