LPN - Patient Care, Med Admin & Education

SSM Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health in Oklahoma City is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient care under the supervision of a RN or physician, in a regular day shift.

Responsibilities include administering medications, performing basic lab tests, patient education, and ensuring documentation is accurate. The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and state licensure; no prior experience required.

Benefits include paid parental leave, DailyPay, and upfront tuition coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the assessment of patients and ensures the well-being of patients.
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Performs laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
• Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.
• May documents the provider’s encounter with patients. Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as discharge/follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.
• May transcribes patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications. Completes patient’s charts by transcribing results of any labs, x-rays, or other evaluations. Continuously checks the progress of data availability for orders, to ensure the patient’s workup is complete so that the provider is able to make treatment decisions regarding that patient.
• May transcribes consultations or discussions with family and/or the patient’s private physician or the on-call physician.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Education patients/families

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

SSM Health in Oklahoma City is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient care under the supervision of a RN or physician, in a regular day shift.

Responsibilities include administering medications, performing basic lab tests, patient education, and ensuring documentation is accurate. The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and state licensure; no prior experience required.

Benefits include paid parental leave, DailyPay, and upfront tuition coverage.