LPN - Care for Women Norman at Norman Regional Health System summary:
The LPN at Care for Women in Norman provides essential healthcare services to women of all ages, contributing to a comprehensive care plan and ensuring patient safety. Responsibilities include administering medications, maintaining clinical environments, documenting patient care, and assisting with training of staff. The role requires a valid LPN license, at least 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting, and offers a competitive salary along with various benefits.
Overview:
Care for Women is a comprehensive women's healthcare clinic, providing excellent care to women of all ages.
Come join the Norman Regional Health System family of over 4,000 healers where our unique culture of respect, kindness and excellence towards each other and our patients' care even has its own name: The Norman Way! Join our growing health system as we continue to change lives as well as the skyline of the regional communities we serve, with new, advanced health care facilities.
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:
Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, women's healthcare, patient care, nursing responsibilities, clinical setting, Oklahoma nursing license, healthcare job, patient safety, medical benefits
