LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Family Medicine Center

Posted:
12/16/2024, 5:00:01 AM

Location(s):
Oklahoma, United States ⋅ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Position Title:

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Family Medicine Center

Department:

OUHP Family Medicine Center Clinics

Job Description:

Shift Available: Full-Time, M-F, 8am - 5pm

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.
  • Provide 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.
  • Assisting 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: Graduation from an approved License Practical Nurse program.

Experience: None

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. 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.