LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Women's Clinic

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO benefits

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Health is seeking an LPN for the Women’s Clinic in the Obstetrics/Gynecology setting. Under supervision, you will provide preventive and routine nursing care to patients.

You will perform assessments, administer medications, and assist physicians during exams. Depending on the position, duties may include operating room support and specialized nursing care.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of NCLEX-PN examination requirements.
• Current BLS issued by American Heart Association on hire.
• Current LPN license in Oklahoma or multistate LPN license (eNLC).

Responsibilities

• Assist with nursing assessment including data collection and vital signs.
• Provide care per established nursing plan.
• Monitor changes in patient condition and notify supervisor.
• Provide routine ostomy care, NG tube placement and feeding; monitor oxygen therapy as ordered.
• Suction and clean tracheotomy sites.
• Administer medications via multiple routes as prescribed.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians.
• LPN may function as Surgical Tech if operating room position is open.

Skills

Nursing theory

Patient assessment

Communication skills

OR procedures

Vital signs

Education

High school diploma or GED

NCLEX-PN exam readiness

Job description

Position Title

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Women's Clinic

Department

Obstetrics/Gynecology Clinic

Job Description

General Summary

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.

• Assists with the nursing assessment through data collection, observation, and obtainment of 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 tube. Initiates and monitors oxygen therapy according to physician orders or unit protocol.

• Suctions and clean tracheotomy sites.

• May administer oral, intravenous, intra-muscular, intra-dermal, subcutaneous, sub-lingual, vaginal, rectal, and topical medications.

• Prepare patients for routine physical examinations and assist the physician during examinations.

• An LPN can function in the role of Surgical Tech if position open is in the operating room.

GeneralResponsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required.

• Completion of education requirements for NCLEX-PN examination.

Experience Requirements

• No experience required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

• Current LPN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing OR a current multistate LPN License (eNLC) required.

Knowledge/Skills/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. 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.