LPN Clinic - Oklahoma City, United States - OU Health

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    Position Title:
    LPN Clinic

    Department:
    OUHP Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Clinic

    Job Description:

    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
    Minimum Qualifications:

    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.