OB/GYN Licensed Nurse
The Clinic @ Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center, Ada, OK, United States
Job Title: Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse – OB/GYN
Department: Nursing
Nature of Position
The registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) participates as a member of the health care team and provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the provider or other assigned supervisor. The RN/LPN accepts delegation from the provider/assigned supervisor in meeting the needs of the patient. The RN/LPN collects data through observation and communicates information to assist the provider in patient assessment and care planning. The RN/LPN delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization, and principles of relationship‑based care. The RN/LPN possesses excellent communication skills, is skillful in mentoring and instructing, and may participate on committees or projects, including quality improvement projects. The RN/LPN has fundamental nursing care principles and basic knowledge of adverse symptoms, able to react in emergencies. The RN/LPN has a general knowledge of human anatomy and adverse signs and symptoms and can relate well with patients and teach them as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess a valid unrestricted Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
General (Core) Responsibilities
Obtains patient history, weight, vital signs and assists in the assessment of patients for symptoms of illnesses.
Provides practical nursing services according to established national and organizational standards and policies/procedures, including the administration of medications.
Documents medical services provided in the patient's chart including all observations, assessments, nursing interventions, provider orders, treatment plans, and follow‑up instructions.
Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
Assists in the promotion of continuity of care by providing health instructions, patient education and collaborating with other health providers.
Prepares and submits required reports and records in a timely manner.
Protects patient confidentiality according to nursing and organizational standards.
Safeguards confidentiality of the medical charts/records and complies with all local, state and federal laws pertaining to medical records. Assures compliance with all HIPAA regulations concerning use, retrieval, storage and sharing of medical records.
Reviews and assists with managing referrals as needed.
Acts as a liaison for communication from provider to patient and other health‑care agencies such as pharmacies for general phone calls from patients, refill requests, etc., ensuring timely communication to aid in continuity of care.
Assists in managing the patient schedule.
Assists medical providers with examination and treatment of patients.
Follows protocols and performs accurate and thorough work‑ups and check‑ins of all patients.
Demonstrates teamwork and commitment to quality patient care.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively organize and prioritize work and use available resources to assist with efficient patient flow in the clinic.
Actively assists with routine clinic tasks, utilizing established methods to ensure consistency in maintaining emergency supplies, stock medications, immunizations, forms, sterile instrument inventory, equipment and appropriate exam room inventory.
Assists in the orientation of new nursing employees.
Accurately assesses current status as well as preventive health status and communicates needs to provider.
Assists with patient education based on assessment of patient needs and clinic standards of nursing care and documents in patient record.
Provides skilled nursing care by safely and accurately performing technical skills such as sterile dressings, EKGs, pulmonary treatments, etc., and the safe, accurate administration of medications and immunizations.
Anticipates the needs of providers related to patient visits and assists providers with patient care.
Assumes the role of advocate to ensure health needs are met, including responding to patient phone messages and requests in a timely and professional manner.
Documents all provider orders, nursing actions and interventions on patient record consistent with health center guidelines.
Is knowledgeable of and follows all established Infection Control guidelines, OSHA standards and participates in staff training events.
Exhibits caring qualities consistent with the values of the COFMC.
Performs laboratory testing, including proper handling and labeling of all test samples according to clinic policies and in compliance with CLIA guidelines.
Keeps patients/families informed of situations that affect patients' clinic visit, e.g., extended waiting times or seeing a provider other than originally scheduled.
Able to perform effectively and appropriately in emergency situations.
Demonstrates age‑specific competencies: infants through adolescents, adults.
Attends clinic‑mandated and departmental in‑services and trainings.
All other duties as assigned.
Women’s Health Services RN/LPN
Assists, as directed by provider and within scope, with activities such as sterile procedures and monitoring of mother and baby through non‑invasive means such as non‑stress test.
Performs decontamination/high‑level disinfection/sterilization procedures according to infection control standards and policy/procedures.
Understands and complies with regulatory standards for patient safety including informed consent and time‑outs.
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Department: Nursing
Nature of Position
The registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) participates as a member of the health care team and provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the provider or other assigned supervisor. The RN/LPN accepts delegation from the provider/assigned supervisor in meeting the needs of the patient. The RN/LPN collects data through observation and communicates information to assist the provider in patient assessment and care planning. The RN/LPN delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization, and principles of relationship‑based care. The RN/LPN possesses excellent communication skills, is skillful in mentoring and instructing, and may participate on committees or projects, including quality improvement projects. The RN/LPN has fundamental nursing care principles and basic knowledge of adverse symptoms, able to react in emergencies. The RN/LPN has a general knowledge of human anatomy and adverse signs and symptoms and can relate well with patients and teach them as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess a valid unrestricted Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
General (Core) Responsibilities
Obtains patient history, weight, vital signs and assists in the assessment of patients for symptoms of illnesses.
Provides practical nursing services according to established national and organizational standards and policies/procedures, including the administration of medications.
Documents medical services provided in the patient's chart including all observations, assessments, nursing interventions, provider orders, treatment plans, and follow‑up instructions.
Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
Assists in the promotion of continuity of care by providing health instructions, patient education and collaborating with other health providers.
Prepares and submits required reports and records in a timely manner.
Protects patient confidentiality according to nursing and organizational standards.
Safeguards confidentiality of the medical charts/records and complies with all local, state and federal laws pertaining to medical records. Assures compliance with all HIPAA regulations concerning use, retrieval, storage and sharing of medical records.
Reviews and assists with managing referrals as needed.
Acts as a liaison for communication from provider to patient and other health‑care agencies such as pharmacies for general phone calls from patients, refill requests, etc., ensuring timely communication to aid in continuity of care.
Assists in managing the patient schedule.
Assists medical providers with examination and treatment of patients.
Follows protocols and performs accurate and thorough work‑ups and check‑ins of all patients.
Demonstrates teamwork and commitment to quality patient care.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively organize and prioritize work and use available resources to assist with efficient patient flow in the clinic.
Actively assists with routine clinic tasks, utilizing established methods to ensure consistency in maintaining emergency supplies, stock medications, immunizations, forms, sterile instrument inventory, equipment and appropriate exam room inventory.
Assists in the orientation of new nursing employees.
Accurately assesses current status as well as preventive health status and communicates needs to provider.
Assists with patient education based on assessment of patient needs and clinic standards of nursing care and documents in patient record.
Provides skilled nursing care by safely and accurately performing technical skills such as sterile dressings, EKGs, pulmonary treatments, etc., and the safe, accurate administration of medications and immunizations.
Anticipates the needs of providers related to patient visits and assists providers with patient care.
Assumes the role of advocate to ensure health needs are met, including responding to patient phone messages and requests in a timely and professional manner.
Documents all provider orders, nursing actions and interventions on patient record consistent with health center guidelines.
Is knowledgeable of and follows all established Infection Control guidelines, OSHA standards and participates in staff training events.
Exhibits caring qualities consistent with the values of the COFMC.
Performs laboratory testing, including proper handling and labeling of all test samples according to clinic policies and in compliance with CLIA guidelines.
Keeps patients/families informed of situations that affect patients' clinic visit, e.g., extended waiting times or seeing a provider other than originally scheduled.
Able to perform effectively and appropriately in emergency situations.
Demonstrates age‑specific competencies: infants through adolescents, adults.
Attends clinic‑mandated and departmental in‑services and trainings.
All other duties as assigned.
Women’s Health Services RN/LPN
Assists, as directed by provider and within scope, with activities such as sterile procedures and monitoring of mother and baby through non‑invasive means such as non‑stress test.
Performs decontamination/high‑level disinfection/sterilization procedures according to infection control standards and policy/procedures.
Understands and complies with regulatory standards for patient safety including informed consent and time‑outs.
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