Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN - General Surgery Clinic - FT - Day Shift
UHS
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 description
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401k With Company Match
- Discounts With Local Providers
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.