LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Family Medicine Center

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Family Medicine Center

The OU Health Family Medicine Center is a diverse outpatient facility servicing several different specialty clinics and providers. This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment that requires great communication skills, the ability to multitask, and welcomes a willingness to learn. New to OU Health? Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package including a $5,000 sign-on bonus!

Job Description

• Under general supervision, provides preventative and health care to an assigned group of patients or clients in an OU Health facility.
• Administers medications safely under the direction of physician or other medical personnel.
• Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Provides 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 forwards charts as appropriate.
• Communicates systematic report to other care providers.
• Assists 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.
• Triages telephone calls for referral to other clinical team members.

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.
• A total benefits and compensation package designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, creating peace of mind for you and your family.