LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - General Internal Medicine Clinic

LPN
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- General Internal Medicine Clinic

OU Internal Medicine and Medicine Specialty clinics is a busy, multidisciplinary academic clinic in downtown Oklahoma City that values teamwork, patient-centered care, and a positive work environment. We are seeking an experienced clinical professional to support providers, coordinate patient care, and help maintain efficiency in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate delivers compassionate, professional service and is committed to contributing to a collaborative team and providing high-quality patient experience.

General Summary

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

Essential Responsibilities

• Assists with the nursing assessment through data collection, observation, and obtainment of vital signs on assigned patients or clients.
• Provides care according to an established nursing plan.
• Observes changes in patient's condition and notify supervisory personnel if significant changes occur.
• Provides routine ostomy care, nasogastric tube placement and feeding and placement, and discontinuing of oral-gastric tube. Initiates and monitors oxygen therapy according to physician orders or unit protocol.
• Suctions and cleans tracheotomy sites.
• May administer oral, intravenous, intra-muscular, intra-dermal, subcutaneous, sub-lingual, vaginal, rectal, and topical medications.
• Prepares patients for routine physical examinations and assist the physician during examinations.
• An LPN can function in the role of Surgical Tech if position open is in the operating room.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of education requirements for NCLEX-PN examination.

Experience Requirements

• No experience required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Current LPN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing OR a current multistate LPN License (eNLC) required.

Knowledge/Skills/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.

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.