LPN - South OKC/Freestanding ED - Mid 1-1 - PRN

Position Title: LPN - South OKC/Freestanding ED - Mid 1-1 - PRN Department: SOKC Emergency Department Job Description: Job Profile

Summary

Under general supervision,   provides   preventative and health care to an assigned group of patients or clients in the OU Health facility. Essential

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 s   care according to an established nursing plan.
• Observe s   changes in   patient’s   condition and notify supervisory personnel if significant changes occur.
• Provide s   routine ostomy care, nasogastric tube placement and feeding and placement ,   and   discontinuing   of   oral-gastric   tube.  Initiates   and monitor s   oxygen therapy according to physician orders or unit   protocol .
• Suctions   and clean s   tracheotomy sites.
• May administer oral, intravenous, intra-muscular, intra-dermal, subcutaneous, sub-lingual, vaginal, rectal ,   and topical medications.
• Prepare s   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. General

Responsibilities

• 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. Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. 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.