LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Tulsa Pediatric Cardiology Clinic
OU Health•Tulsa, 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 LPN contributes to patient assessment and care in accordance with an established nursing plan, monitors patient condition, performs nursing procedures, and assists physicians with examinations. An LPN may also function as a Surgical Tech when the position is in the operating room.
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 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 patient condition and notify supervisory personnel of significant changes.
- Provide routine ostomy care; place nasogastric tubes and provide feedings; and place and discontinue 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 in the operating room.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k)
- Medical plans
- Dental plans
- Comprehensive benefits and compensation package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
