LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - South Emergency Department/ Freestanding - Full Time Mids 1p-1a

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides preventative and health care to an assigned group of patients or clients in an OU Health facility. The role supports nursing assessment through data collection, observation, and vital-sign collection, and provides care according to an established nursing plan. The nurse monitors patients for significant changes and notifies supervisory personnel as needed. Duties may include routine ostomy care; nasogastric tube placement and feeding; placement and discontinuation of an oral-gastric tube; oxygen therapy; tracheotomy-site suctioning and cleaning; and administration of medications by specified routes. The nurse also prepares patients for routine physical examinations and assists physicians during examinations. An LPN may function as a Surgical Tech when the position is open in the operating room. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard under Oklahoma law.

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.
No experience required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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