LPN -Licensed Practical Nurse - Medicine Specialty Clinic - Days

OU Medicine; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a vibrant clinic setting. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential care and support to patients, ensuring their health needs are met with compassion and expertise. You will be responsible for administering medications, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care. An established healthcare provider offers a competitive total rewards package, including a sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about nursing and ready to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Qualifications

• Completion of NCLEX-PN educational requirements is mandatory.
• Current LPN License and Basic Life Support certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and observe patients' conditions.
• Document patient care and communicate with healthcare providers.
• Assist in coordinating care delivery and promote health.

Skills

Professional nursing theories

Medication administration

Patient observation and reporting

Care coordination

Communication skills

Education

Completion of educational requirements for NCLEX-PN examination

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

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:

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.
• 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 in a timely manner and forwarding charts as appropriate.
• Communicates systematic report 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 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.