Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Planned Parenthood Great Plains has provided access to sexual and reproductive health care since 1935. The high‑quality, expert, and compassionate care we provide is shown through our empathetic and supportive staff members. Past challenges and those we face today have only strengthened PPGP’s commitment to our patients and the community. Join our dedicated team and “Care. No matter what.”

Planned Parenthood Great Plains (PPGP) seeks a full‑time Licensed Practical Nurse for this 21st‑century health care provider and advocacy organization dedicated to upholding the standard for providing high‑quality sexual and reproductive health care, providing education that promotes informed, authentic sexuality, and changing the culture through proactive advocacy to ensure equality in reproductive and sexual decision‑making.

• Prepares for patient examinations and procedures by checking equipment; reading provider orders; setting up equipment.
• Conducts courteous and confidential patient interviews and accurately enters data into EPIC. Communicates patient needs to Nurse Practitioner, Surgical Nurse Supervisor, and/or Physician.
• Instructs patients on procedures to ensure cooperation and optimum test results and readies patients for their care.
• Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures in accordance with accepted protocols. Follows prescribed safety standards in operations of ultrasound equipment and maintains equipment in appropriate operating condition.
• Assists with patient education and laboratory and recovery room duties.
• Obtains patient’s vital signs, draws blood, performs pregnancy tests and assists with other exams.
• Assists physician and health center staff with surgical procedures, within scope of professional education/experience.
• Assists with cleanliness and sterilization of recovery room and equipment; provides patient discharge instructions on post‑care and handles all details of discharge.
• Conducts tests according to CLIA standards and adheres to OSHA regulations when handling biological material. Performs all test control levels.
• Administers injections and other medication under physician’s orders.
• Provides non‑judgmental counseling to clients by providing support and information on reproductive and sexual health issues, including family planning methods, abortion services and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.
• Adheres to all HIPAA, patient privacy and confidentiality regulations.
• Participates in health center/affiliate efforts to achieve established productivity and revenue cycle goals.
• Participates in on‑call rotation for patient calls after hours.

• Quality Focus:
  Ensures all aspects of work are completed correctly and free from error.
• Teamwork:
  Cooperates actively and effectively with others in the pursuit of common goals.
• Effectively interacts with co‑workers and patients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliations, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles and sexual orientations and treats individuals with respect and dignity.
• Interpersonal Orientation:
  Strives to understand others’ feelings and treats others with empathy, care, compassion, and respect.
• Organizational Compliance:
  Values and attends to rules, policies, and procedures and adheres to formal codes of conduct and informal, yet widely accepted, social standards.
• Change Orientation:
  Maintains a positive attitude toward change and appreciates the opportunities that change presents.
• Demonstrate ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Current LPN License in Oklahoma or Multi‑State.
• BLS or ACLS certification.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including Saturdays and evenings.
• Possess ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and maintain a professional posture.
• Experience with electronic medical records systems required; prior working knowledge of Epic preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in clinical setting; prior experience in surgical setting preferred.
• Minimum of one year women’s health care experience; prior experience with sonography preferred.
• Travel throughout the affiliate as needed.
• Bilingual a plus.

$24–$28 an hour,
37.5 hour work week.

• Demonstrate and expect transparency and accountability.
• Educate and support the development of our PPGP community.
• Practice effective communication.
• Foster trust by being responsive to the needs of our PPGP community.
• Demonstrate the use of inclusive practices.
• Display the ability to cultivate belonging.

EOE/AA—PPGP is an equal‑opportunity, drug‑free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQIA+.