LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse -South OKC/Freestanding Emergency Department - PRN - Mid-shift

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides preventative and health care to an assigned group of patients or clients in an OU Health facility. This is a PRN, mid-shift position in the South OKC Freestanding Emergency Department. The LPN assists with nursing assessments by collecting data, observing patients, and obtaining vital signs. The role provides care according to established nursing plans, monitors patients for changes in condition, and notifies supervisory personnel of significant changes. Duties may include routine ostomy care; nasogastric tube placement and feeding; placement and discontinuation of oral-gastric tubes; oxygen therapy; tracheotomy-site suctioning and care; medication administration through specified routes; preparing patients for routine physical examinations; and assisting physicians during examinations. An LPN may function as a Surgical Tech if the open position is in the operating room. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard under Oklahoma law. OU Health describes its benefits package as including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and additional benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of education requirements for the NCLEX-PN examination.
Current Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association upon hire.
Current LPN license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate LPN license (eNLC).
Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to organize, coordinate, plan, and evaluate nursing needs of assigned patients.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of operating room techniques if applying for a surgery position.

Responsibilities

Assist with nursing assessments through data collection, observation, and obtaining vital signs.
Provide care according to an established nursing plan.
Observe changes in patients’ conditions and notify supervisory personnel of significant changes.
Provide routine ostomy care; place and feed nasogastric tubes; and place and discontinue oral-gastric tubes.
Initiate and monitor oxygen therapy according to physician orders or unit protocol.
Suction and clean tracheotomy sites.
Administer medications by oral, intravenous, intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous, sublingual, vaginal, rectal, and topical routes, as applicable.
Prepare patients for routine physical examinations and assist physicians during examinations.
Function as a Surgical Tech if the position is open in the operating room.
Perform other duties as assigned.