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Experienced LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health - Children's Behavioral Health Center - Inpatient - Days (Fall 2026)

OU Health
401(k)
United States, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City
700 Northeast 13th Street (Show on map)
Mar 05, 2026
Position Title:Experienced LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health - Children's Behavioral Health Center - Inpatient - Days (Fall 2026) Department:BHC Child Acute 4 South East Job Description: Our NEW Pediatric Behavioral Health Center is scheduled to open in December 2026. Candidates applying for this position should expect a start date after September 1, 2026. All applicants must be 21 years of age or older and provide two professional references as part of the hiring process. New to OU Health? Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package including up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus! General Summary Under general supervision, provides preventative and health care to an assigned group of patients or clients in the OU Health facility. Essential Responsibilities Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Assists with the nursing assessment through data collection, observation, and obtainment of vital signs on assigned patients or clients. Provides care according to an established nursing plan. Observes changes in patient's condition and notify supervisory personnel if significant changes occur. Provides routine ostomy care, nasogastric tube placement and feeding and placement, and discontinuing of oral-gastric tube.Initiates and monitors oxygen therapy according to physician orders or unit protocol. Suctions and cleans tracheotomy sites. May administer oral, intravenous, intra-muscular, intra-dermal, subcutaneous, sub-lingual, vaginal, rectal, and topical medications. Prepares patients for routine physical examinations and assist the physician during examinations. An LPN can function in the role of Surgical Tech if position open is in the operating room. General Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Education Requirements HS Diploma or GED required. Completion of education requirements for NCLEX-PN examination. Experience Requirements No experience required. License/Certification/Registration Requirements Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. Current LPN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing OR a current multistate LPN License (eNLC) required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures. Ability to organize, coordinate, plan, and evaluate nursing needs of assigned patients. Must be knowledgeable about operating room techniques if applying for a surgery position. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. #CB Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.