LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - South Freestanding Emergency Department -PRN -Days/Mids

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join their dynamic Emergency Department team. This role involves providing essential health care services to patients, assisting with nursing assessments, and administering medications. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of nursing practices. With a commitment to patient care, you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of those in your care. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your needs.

Benefits

PTO

401(k)

Medical plans

Dental plans

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with nursing assessments and provide care according to nursing plans.
• Administer various types of medications and monitor patient conditions.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians during procedures.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Ostomy care

Communication skills

Education

Completion of educational requirements for NCLEX-PN examination

Job description

Position Title:

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - South Freestanding Emergency Department - PRN - Days/Mids

Department:

SOKC Emergency Department

Job Description:

Location: 3025 SW 104th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73159

Shift: PRN, 7a-7p or 1p-1a

Under general supervision, provides preventative and health care to an assigned group of patients or clients in the 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.

• Assist with nursing assessments through data collection, observation, and obtaining vital signs on assigned patients or clients.
• Provide care according to an established nursing plan.
• Observe changes in patient's condition and notify supervisory personnel if significant changes occur.
• Provide routine ostomy care, nasogastric tube placement and feeding, and placement and discontinuing of oral-gastric tubes. Initiate and monitor oxygen therapy according to physician orders or unit protocol.
• Suction and clean tracheotomy sites.
• Administer oral, intravenous, intramuscular, intra-dermal, subcutaneous, sub-lingual, vaginal, rectal, and topical medications.
• Prepare patients for routine physical examinations and assist the physician during examinations.
• An LPN may function as a Surgical Tech if the position is in the operating room and the role is available.

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.

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, plan, and evaluate the nursing needs of assigned patients.
• Knowledge of operating room techniques if applying for a surgery position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication 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 understand that a total benefits and compensation package, tailored to your needs both inside and outside of work, creates peace of mind for you and your family.