LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Medicine Specialty - Days (OU Health)

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General Description: The License Practice Nurse (LPN) performs assigned direct and indirect nursing care activities in a hospital using critical thinking in clinical problem-solving and decision-making processes relative to scope of practice, knowledge, competency, and experience. The LPN practices under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN), advance practice registered nurse (APRN), dentist, or physician in accordance with the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.

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. 

• ·       Participates in focused assessment/reassessments of patient(s) by observing, collecting, recording and reporting objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner. Reports the condition and/or change in condition of the patient(s) as well as signs and symptoms that deviate from normal health status.

  ·       Assists in implementing the nursing plan of care within the concepts of the LPN curriculum with consideration for safety in practice; according to established prioritization of needs; documenting and communicating nursing interventions and responses of patient(s) to care.

  ·       Assists in evaluating patient(s) responses; document and communicate evaluation data to appropriate health care team members; contributes to the modification of the nursing plan of care on the based on ongoing evaluation of the patient(s).

  ·       Collaborates with team members by sharing relevant information; demonstrating initiative, and supporting team decisions and the work life of the department.

  ·       Provides care consistent with the American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as well as the assigned clinical area’s Standards of Care and Professional Performance.

  ·       Assists in the supervision of unlicensed assistive personnel.

  ·       Support academic mission of OU Health.

  ·       Performs other related duties as assigned within scope of practice after demonstrating required competencies or completing requisite training.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

·    LPN Degree from an Accredited Institution.

·    Current Oklahoma Board of Nursing LPN License or a current multi-state compact LPN License (eNLC).

·    Specific care environment certifications must be obtained within six months of hire.

Experience:

·    New Grads are welcomed.

·    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). Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of professional nursing practice, techniques, and procedures.
• Demonstrates professional performance in ability to organize, coordinate, plan and evaluate nursing needs of assigned patients.
• Effective verbal and written communication 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.