LPN - Southwest Pediatric

OU Health

106d

About The Position

Under general supervision provides preventative and health care to an assigned group of patients or clients in an OU Health facility.

Requirements

• Completion of educational requirements for NCLEX-PN examination.
• Current LPN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact LPN License (eNLC) required.
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• 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

• One or more years of experience preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable about operating room techniques if applying for a surgery position.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications safely under direction of physician or other medical personnel.
• Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Provide care according to an established nursing plan.
• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
• Ensures patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner and forwarding charts as appropriate.
• Communicates systematic report to other care providers.
• Assisting in the coordination of care delivery; utilizes resources to promote the continuum of care.
• Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment.
• Documents progress toward the attainment of outcomes.
• Uses quality and evidence based practice to deliver and improve care.
• Works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision.
• Triage telephone calls for referral to other clinical team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401(k)
• medical and dental plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree