*LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse- (Women%27s Health Clinic)- Tulsa

Required Education: HS/GED AND:

• graduate of an approved Practical Nurse training program; or a recent graduate or a student nurse who will be graduating within 4-6 weeks

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 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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Join our excellent nursing team at OU Health Physicians Tulsa Womens Healthcare Specialists. Located at 41^st and Yale in the heart of Tulsa our OBGYN nurses provide support to care for patients in an outpatient setting. The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to adult patients and support the OBGYN physicians in delivering comprehensive medical care. Key responsibilities will include assisting in the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of patient care within the OBGYN department. Conducting patient intake including taking medical histories vital signs and preparing patients for examinations. Administering medications vaccines and treatments as prescribed by physicians. Providing patient education on health maintenance disease prevention and treatments as prescribed by physicians. Assisting with in-office procedures as needed. Coordinating patient referrals and follow-up appointments. Maintaining accurate and thorough patient records in compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborating with healthcare team members to ensure continuity and quality of care and participating in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities.

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 samples from patients including blood urine samples for analysis or all laboratory reports data and records.
• Patient Follow Up.Makes follow up patient appointments or follows up on patient routine questions from patients family etc.
• Medication Administration.Under direction of physician or other medical personnel administers medication to patients.
• Surgery Scheduling.To include booking operating rooms ordering surgical supplies and arranging for all preoperative laboratory studies for patients.
• As Needed.Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.