LPN - OR & Patient Care, Great Benefits

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Health in Oklahoma City is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support daily patient care across units. You will perform routine nursing tasks, monitoring vitals, assist with examinations, and prepare patients for procedures.

The role may involve operative room duties if an opening exists, with emphasis on teamwork, patient safety, and adherence to care plans. BLS and active LPN license required; NCLEX-PN completion noted.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of education requirements for NCLEX-PN examination.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Suction 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Vital signs

Patient care

OR knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or GED

NCLEX-PN exam prep

Job description

OU Health in Oklahoma City is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support daily patient care across units. You will perform routine nursing tasks, monitoring vitals, assist with examinations, and prepare patients for procedures.

The role may involve operative room duties if an opening exists, with emphasis on teamwork, patient safety, and adherence to care plans. BLS and active LPN license required; NCLEX-PN completion noted.