LPN - Southwest Pediatric

Overview

General Description: Under general supervision provides preventative and health care to an assigned group of patients or clients in an 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.
• 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

• General Responsibilities:
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education: Completion of educational requirements for NCLEX-PN examination.

Experience: None required. One or more years of experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s)

Required:

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, Skills and Abilities:

• 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

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. 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.