LPN - OK Headache Center at Norman Regional Health System summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the Oklahoma Headache Center provides nursing care and medication administration while supporting patient management under healthcare professionals' supervision. Key responsibilities include maintaining a safe clinical environment, documenting care activities, and assisting with staff training. Candidates require a current LPN license and prior clinical experience to ensure competent patient care and basic life support techniques.
LPN - OK Headache Center at Norman Regional Health System summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the Oklahoma Headache Center is responsible for providing nursing care, administering medications, and supporting patient management under the supervision of healthcare professionals. This role involves maintaining a safe clinical environment, documenting care activities, and assisting with the training of staff. Candidates must hold a current LPN license and possess prior experience in clinical settings, demonstrating competency in patient care and basic life support techniques.
Responsibilities:
- Performs duties of a licensed practical nurse as prescribed by the Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act.
- Contributes to the development of a plan of care and follows through with such plan for selected patients.
- Administers medication with a high degree of safety and accuracy.
- Maintains the exam rooms and work environment.
- Documents nursing care and activities.
- Assists with patient care and monitors patients during procedures.
- Assists with the training of other staff.
- Assists departmental assistant with clinical matters.
Qualifications:
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a vocational program for Licensed Practical Nurse.
Experience
- Prefer at least 1-2 year experience in a clinical or physician-office setting, emergency room and/or a hospital setting that provides patient care. Experience in office clerical activities desirable.
(Above requirements can be met by equivalent combination of education and experience)
Licensure/Certification
- Current LPN license from the State of Oklahoma or active Multistate LPN license is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained for duration of employment.
Compensation/Benefits
- $17.39-$28.40/hr depending on previous work experience.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.
Keywords:
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Keywords:
Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, patient care, Oklahoma, healthcare, medical assistant, clinical care, nursing, medication administration, BLS certification