LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Psychiatry--TULSA
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Psychiatry--TULSA
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Job Description
Join our dynamic team at the Psychiatry Clinic located at 41st and Yale where compassionate care meets innovation. We are currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our outpatient setting assisting resident and faculty physicians in providing exceptional psychiatric care.
As an LPN in our clinic you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless patient care. Your responsibilities will include managing prescription refills under the guidance of physicians administering injections with precision and care and efficiently triaging incoming calls to address patient needs promptly.
This position offers a stimulating Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in a voluntary outpatient setting. If you are a dedicated LPN with a passion for psychiatry and a commitment to patientcentered care we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our compassionate OU health team.
Representative Responsibilities:
- Patient Preparation. Prepares patient for examination by the physician by having charts ready etc.
- Information Gathering.Takes and records various readings such as heart and respiratory rate blood pressure weight body temperature etc.Collects samples from patients including blood urine etc.Prepares samples for analysis or shipment.Collects all laboratory reports data and records.
- Patient Follow Up.Makes follow up patient appointments or follows up on patient appointments.Answers routine questions from patients family etc.
- Medication Administration.Under direction of physician or other medical personnel administers medication to patients.
- As Needed.Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
Required Attachments
Documents required for this position are listed under the Required Attachments section of this job listing. You will be required to upload and attach these documents in the application process.
Required Skills:
- Proficient nursing skills applicable to this position.
- Must be proficient in typing.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Must be able to work successfully with a diverse group of faculty other staff and patients.
- Must be able to follow directions and work as part of a team.
- Must be able to follow patient safety and confidentiality (HIPAA) guidelines.
Required Education:
- HS/GED; graduate of an approved Practical Nurse training program; or a recent graduate or a student nurse who will be graduating within 46 weeks
Required Licensure:
- Must have a valid Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the State of Oklahoma; or in the case of a recent or upcoming graduate be eligible to obtain a license within 30 days of job interview.
Physical Requirements:
- Outpatient medical environment and exposure dependent upon assignment. The essential functions of this position will involve mobility (walking; being able to stand for long periods of time during patient exams/procedures etc.. Dependent upon assignment must be able to lift up to 50 lbs in the function of patient positioning and assistance.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
