LPN -Licensed Practical Nurse - Medicine Specialty Clinic - Days

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse for their Medicine Specialty Clinic. This full-time role offers the opportunity to provide essential health care and preventative services to patients. You will administer medications, document patient progress, and collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care. With a competitive total rewards package, including a sign-on bonus, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Join a supportive environment where your skills will be valued and developed.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Qualifications

• Completion of educational requirements for NCLEX-PN examination.
• Current LPN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and observes patient conditions.
• Documents patient care and coordinates with other care providers.
• Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment.

Skills

Nursing Theories

Patient Care Coordination

Communication Skills

Medication Administration

Education

Completion of educational requirements for NCLEX-PN

Job description

Position Title: LPN -Licensed Practical Nurse - Medicine Specialty Clinic - Days
Department: HB GIM/Medicine Specialty/Senior Health Clinic
Job Description:

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Location: OU Health Nicholson Tower

Shift Available: Full-time (40 hours/weekly) 8a-5p. No on call

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 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

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.