Licensed Practical Nurse--TULSA

Join OU Health Physicians as a member of our team-based care environment working alongside the OU Health Physicians faculty, residents, and staff. Being a nurse in an academic medical setting allows you to work at the top of your license and to participate in the training of the next generation of physicians and physician assistants. We have opportunities for you in areas such as pediatrics, women’s health, internal medicine, psychiatry, family medicine, surgery, and specialty health at one of our clinics throughout the Tulsa County.

Representative Responsibilities:

• Answer incoming calls and direct caller to appropriate clinic, provide triage advice per protocols, and schedule visits as needed.
• Make outbound calls to schedule preventive visits
• Assist with employee vaccinations

        Float to clinics as needed, with the following representative duties:

• Patient Preparation.   Prepares patient for examination by the physician by having charts ready, etc.
• Information Gathering.   Takes and records various readings such as heart and respiratory rate, blood pressure, weight, body temperature, etc.  Collects samples from patients including blood, urine, etc.  Prepares samples for analysis or shipment.  Collects all laboratory reports, data, and records. 
• Patient Follow Up .  Makes follow up patient appointments, or follows up on patient appointments.  Answers routine questions from patients, family, etc. 
• Medication Administration.   Under direction of physician or other medical personnel, administers medication to patients. 
• As Needed.   Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position. 

Required Skills:

Required Education:
Completion of an accredited practical nursing program

Required Licensure:

Must have a valid Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the State of Oklahoma.

BLS and/or CPR Certification

Physical Requirements: 

Outpatient medical environment and exposure dependent upon assignment. The  essential functions of this position will involve mobility (walking; being able to stand for long periods of time during patient exams/procedures, etc.). Dependent upon assignment, must be able to lift up to 50 lbs in the function of patient positioning and assistance.

Want to know why so many employees love working at OU-Tulsa? Here's a few reasons!

• Paid time off that begins accruing immediately and bi-weekly pay-cycles.
• Paid state government holidays for almost all positions.
• Affordable, flexible medical & dental plan options for you & your family.
• Want to continue your own education? You will have reduced tuition benefits!
• Free tuition at OU for your qualifying dependents!
• Your choice of several affordable and secure retirement plans.
• Flexible pre-tax spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Debit card for your health care spending account.
• Locations with free employee parking and accessible Tulsa Transit stops.
• There’s always something going on at OU-Tulsa! Lunch & Learns, free seminars, and ways to become involved with your community.

Learn more about OU Health Physician’s at the Tulsa campus HERE !

Should you be selected for this position, you may be asked to provide verification of the following as it applies to the position: academic experience, or degree(s); and licensure, or certification.