242505 - University of Oklahoma

Licensed Practical Nurse- Surgery

Join our excellent nursing team at OU Health Physicians Tulsa, Surgical Specialty Clinic. Located at 21^st and Utica, in the heart of Tulsa. The surgical nurse provides supportive care for our patients in an outpatient setting prior to and after the patientsrsquo; procedures. Those needs can range from prescription refills, assisting in the ordering of lab and diagnostic tests, and returning phone calls to triaging patientsrsquo; needs appropriately. In addition, they support the surgeons in the office by rooming patients with vital sign and assessment data collection while also assisting in some simple bedside procedures, dressing needs, etc. By joining OU Health Physicians, you become a member of a 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.

Representative Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Surgery Scheduling.To include booking operating rooms, ordering surgical supplies and arranging for all preoperative laboratory studies for patients.
• As Needed.Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.