LPN - Oklahoma Wound Center - PRN

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 for a variety of wound types, collaborating with physicians to develop and implement patient care plans. With a focus on safety and accuracy, the LPN administers medications, documents nursing activities, and supports clinical procedures in a busy outpatient setting. This role requires a current Oklahoma LPN license and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the healing of complex wounds.

Keywords:

Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, wound care, patient care, Oklahoma, clinical nursing, healthcare, outpatient care, diabetic ulcers, hyperbaric oxygen

Location: Warr Acres, OK, US

Posted Date: 11/29/2024