Licensed Practical Nurse - Ears, Nose, & Throat Clinic at University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job Description:

OU Physicians is Oklahoma’s largest physician group and encompasses almost every adult and child specialty.   

This position is located in the Ears, Nose and Throat Clinic.

POSITION INFORMATION: Performs nursing duties such as patient preparation, sample collection, information gathering, patient follow-up, data collection, and medication administration. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

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   Patient Preparation.  Prepares patient for examination by the physician by having charts ready, etc.


2. 
   Sample Collection.  Collects samples from patients including blood, urine, etc.  Prepares samples for analysis or shipment. 


3. 
   Information Gathering.  Takes and records various readings such as heart and respiratory rate, blood pressure, weight, body temperature, etc. 


4. 
   Patient Follow Up.  Makes follow up patient appointments, or follows up on patient appointments.  Answers routine questions from patients, family, etc. 


5. 
   Data Collection.  Collects all laboratory reports, data, and records. 


6. 
   Medication Administration.  Under direction of physician or other medical personnel, administers medication to patients. 


7. 
   As Needed.  Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position. 

Education:  Completion of an accredited practical nursing program

Certifications/Licenses:  

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  Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Oklahoma or able to obtain within 90-days of hire date in this position

  
  


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  Registered as an LPN in the State of Oklahoma

  
  


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  Current Health Care Provider BLS/CPR (must be Health Care Provider) certification or able to obtain within 60 days from date of hire