Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN - St. Marys Family Medicine - FT - Day Shift

Uhs • Enid, OK

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you in search of a new opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at St. Mary's Physician Associates. We are seeking a highly skilled LPN to join our clinic team at St. Mary's Physician Associates! This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations, providing exceptional care. Perfect for an individual looking to make a meaningful impact in Oklahoma! St. Mary's Physician Associates is a multi-specialty group of employed physicians and midlevel providers that serve a ten-county area in NW Oklahoma. It is located in Enid, Oklahoma which is the county seat for Garfield County. The group has satellite clinics in Hennessey, Fairview, Okeene, Woodward, and Ponca City. St. Mary's Physician Associates is affiliated with St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, a 229-bed facility. The Hospital has been recognized as an “A” rated facility by the Leapfrog Group, has obtained The Joint Commission Advanced Primary Stroke Center certification and the first hospital in Oklahoma to obtain Advanced Total Joint Replacement certification. The Hospital has also received awards for the Top 100 Safe Care Hospitals in the US, Award of Excellence by Health Grades for their Total Joint Replacement Program, received a Women's Choice Award for America's Best Hospitals for Obstetrics, Patient Safety and Emergency Care, they were named as a Top Workplace in Oklahoma, and many other prestigious awards. None of those would be possible without the performance of an outstanding Medical Staff and St. Mary's Physician Associates is the foundation of their strength. Benefits: Tuition Assistance Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans & 401k with company match Discounts with local St. Mary's providers Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Position Summary: Assists the provider and staff members in providing optimal care to patients under the direction of the Physician or Advanced Practitioner. Prepares treatment rooms for examination including inspections for cleanliness and equipment conditions, stocks and maintains rooms and nurses stations with adequate supplies. Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms; prepares for provider visits by obtaining initial patient history/information and vital signs; assists with exams, test and special procedures as directed. Assists with scheduling appointments, pre-certifying patients, referral contacts, clinical and clerical duties.

Requirements

• Current LPN license in the State of Oklahoma required.
• BLS required.
• Experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Typing and basic computer skills required.
• Ability to organize/prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Gathers & documents information about a patient's vitals, to include height, weight, blood pressure, O2 sat, & pain level immediately notifying provider when a patient's vitals are critical. Also gathers information about patient's allergies & medications, & reconciling the medication list at each encounter, according to provider preference.
• Gather & documents information about a patient's history including past medical, social, & surgical history at each encounter, according to provider preference.
• Gathers & documents information about a patient's allergies & medications, & reconciles the medication list at each encounter, according to provider preference.
• Performs EKG, waived lab testing, breathing treatments, & spirometry competently & documents in the EMR appropriately.
• Able to perform medication calculations accurately & administers injections according to the Five Rights of Medication Administration.
• Appropriately documents medication administration in the EMR, to include lot number, NDC number, and Mfg unit of measure.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans & 401k with company match
• Discounts with local St. Mary's providers
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed