Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN - St. Mary's Family Physicians - FT - Day Shift

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans & 401k with company match
• Discounts with local St. Mary's providers
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Position Summary:

Assists the provider and staff members in providing optimal care to patients under the direction of the Physician or Advanced Practitioner. Prepares treatment rooms for examination including inspections for cleanliness and equipment conditions, stocks and maintains rooms and nurses stations with adequate supplies. Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms; prepares for provider visits by obtaining initial patient history/information and vital signs; assists with exams, test and special procedures as directed. Assists with scheduling appointments, pre-certifying patients, referral contacts, clinical and clerical duties.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Gathers & documents information about a patient's vitals, to include height, weight, blood pressure, O2 sat, & pain level immediately notifying provider when a patient's vitals are critical. Also gathers information about patient's allergies & medications, & reconciling the medication list at each encounter, according to provider preference.
• Gather & documents information about a patient's history including past medical, social, & surgical history at each encounter, according to provider preference.
• Gathers & documents information about a patient's allergies & medications, & reconciles the medication list at each encounter, according to provider preference.
• Performs EKG, waived lab testing, breathing treatments, & spirometry competently & documents in the EMR appropriately.
• Able to perform medication calculations accurately & administers injections according to the Five Rights of Medication Administration. Appropriately documents medication administration in the EMR, to include lot number, NDC number, and Mfg unit of measure.

Job Requirements:

• Current LPN license in the State of Oklahoma required.
• BLS required.
• Experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Typing and basic computer skills required.
• Ability to organize/prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and medical staff.