LPN - Annual Wellness Nurse at Norman Regional Health System summary:
The LPN - Annual Wellness Nurse provides essential nursing care in alignment with the Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act, administering medication and assisting with patient monitoring. Responsibilities include documentation of care, development of care plans, and training of staff, ensuring a high standard of practice. The role requires an active LPN license, basic life support certification, and experience in a clinical setting, with a competitive salary and benefits offered by Norman Regional Health System.
LPN - Annual Wellness Nurse at Norman Regional Health System summary:
The LPN - Annual Wellness Nurse provides essential nursing care as per the Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act. This role involves administering medication, maintaining examination rooms, and assisting with patient care and monitoring during procedures. Additional responsibilities include documenting activities, developing care plans, and training other staff while maintaining a high standard of care and support.
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.
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