LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Clinic

OU Health

2d • Onsite

About The Position

General Summary Under general supervision, provides preventative and health care to an assigned group of patients or clients in the 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. Assists with the nursing assessment through data collection, observation, and obtainment of vital signs on assigned patients or clients. Provides care according to an established nursing plan. Observes changes in patient’s condition and notify supervisory personnel if significant changes occur. Provides routine ostomy care, nasogastric tube placement and feeding and placement, and discontinuing of oral-gastric tube. Initiates and monitors oxygen therapy according to physician orders or unit protocol. Suctions and cleans tracheotomy sites. May administer oral, intravenous, intra-muscular, intra-dermal, subcutaneous, sub-lingual, vaginal, rectal, and topical medications. Prepares 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. OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of education requirements for NCLEX-PN examination.
• No experience required.
• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the nursing assessment through data collection, observation, and obtainment of vital signs on assigned patients or clients.
• Provides care according to an established nursing plan.
• Observes changes in patient’s condition and notify supervisory personnel if significant changes occur.
• Provides routine ostomy care, nasogastric tube placement and feeding and placement, and discontinuing of oral-gastric tube.
• Initiates and monitors oxygen therapy according to physician orders or unit protocol.
• Suctions and cleans tracheotomy sites.
• May administer oral, intravenous, intra-muscular, intra-dermal, subcutaneous, sub-lingual, vaginal, rectal, and topical medications.
• Prepares 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees