Overview:
The Oklahoma Wound Care Center is the largest outpatient wound center in the Oklahoma City area. We see a wide variety of patients and their wounds. Most commonly seen is the diabetic foot ulcer, but we also treat surgical, traumatic and burn wounds. The staff play a vital role in assessing and treating simple to complex wounds. Nursing staff collaborate closely with physicians to achieve healing. The Oklahoma Wound Care Center is a busy and very fast paced clinic with 3 wound care specialized physicians, 10 exam rooms and 4 hyperbaric oxygen chambers.
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.
- Documents nursing care and activities.
- Assists with patient care and monitors patients during procedures.
- Assists the departmental assistant with clinical matters
- Maintains the exam/treatment rooms and work environment.
- Assists with the training of other staff.
Qualifications:
Education
- Completion of a vocational program for Licensed Practical Nurse.
Experience
- Prefer previous hospital experience.
- Previous work history reflecting stable employment is necessary.
- If no work experience, will consider school attendance record and performance.
(Above requirements can be met by equivalent combination of education and experience)
Licensure/Certification.
- Current Oklahoma State LPN License.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care. C
- urrent Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.
Compensation/Benefits
- $18.08-$29.53/hr depending on previous work experience.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.
LPN - Oklahoma Wound Center - PRN at Norman Regional Health System summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the Oklahoma Wound Center provides essential care and treatment for various wound types, including diabetic foot ulcers and burns. In a fast-paced environment, the LPN collaborates with physicians to develop and implement patient care plans, administers medications, and assists in various clinical procedures. The role requires maintaining high safety standards, documenting care activities, and contributing to the training of other staff members.
Keywords:
Licensed Practical Nurse, wound care, patient care, diabetic foot ulcer, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, clinical procedures, nursing, healthcare, Oklahoma, ambulatory services
