LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - South Emergency Department/ Freestanding - Full Time Mids 1p-1a

Position Title:LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - South Emergency Department/ Freestanding - Full Time Mids 1p-1aDepartment:SOKC Emergency DepartmentJob Description:General SummaryUnder general supervision, provides preventative and health care to an assigned group of patients or clients in the OU Health facility.Essential ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities 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.Assists with the nursing assessment through data collection, observation, and obtainment of vital signs on assigned patients or clients.Provide s care according to an established nursing plan.Observe s changes in patient’s condition and notify supervisory personnel if significant changes occur.Provide s routine ostomy care, nasogastric tube placement and feeding and placement , and discontinuing of oral-gastric tube. Initiates and monitor s oxygen therapy according to physician orders or unit protocol .Suctions and clean s tracheotomy sites.May administer oral, intravenous, intra-muscular, intra-dermal, subcutaneous, sub-lingual, vaginal, rectal , and topical medications.Prepare s 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 ResponsibilitiesPerforms other duties as assigned.Education RequirementsHS Diploma or GED required .Completion of education requirements for NCLEX-PN examination.Experience RequirementsNo experience required .License/Certification/Registration RequirementsCurrent 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/AbilitiesKnowledge 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.Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr OU Medicine