Licensed Practical Nurse

Oklahoma; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

An Oklahoma state agency is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver nursing care within its correctional healthcare facilities. This full-time position requires a valid LPN license along with responsibilities such as administering medications, observing patient health status, and assisting in care plan development. Ideal candidates should possess solid nursing skills and the ability to work under supervision. Position based in Cleveland, Ohio, and offers comprehensive support for staff.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse.
• One year of practical nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care under supervision.
• Administer medications and monitor patient status.
• Participate in developing and implementing care plans.

Skills

Nursing procedures

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Effective communication

Education

Valid permanent Oklahoma license as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)

Job description

Job Posting Title

Licensed Practical Nurse

Agency 131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization DOC Medical/LARC

Job Posting End Date October 17, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time Full time

Job Type Regular

Compensation Level I - $54,080.00; Level II - $62,400.00

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing technical direct and indirect nursing care in a clinic, hospital, institution, or home setting for individuals under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist. This includes taking temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, and various other technical nursing tasks in providing health care to patients and others.

Typical Functions

• Performs nursing procedures or specialized functions in accordance with knowledge, skills, and licensure.
• Participates in the evaluation of responses to interventions.
• Teaches basic nursing skills and related principles. Delegates nursing care tasks such as: taking temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, giving enemas, douches, and sitz baths, collecting specimens, and measuring intake and output.
• Assists in assessing, reporting, and recording health status of patients, families, and groups in a variety of settings.
• Participates in developing and implementing appropriate aspects of a plan of care.
• Administers medications as ordered.
• Reports appropriate patient information to supervisor or appropriate health team member.
• Serves as Charge Nurse on a unit, supervising staff performing medication administration and patient care.

Level Descriptor

Level I

This is the basic level of the job family where employees perform routine entry-level tasks under close professional supervision and in a training status to build their skills in providing nursing care as a licensed practical nurse.

Level II

This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibility for performing a full range of nursing assignments as a Licensed Practical Nurse and perform nursing tasks at the full performance level in providing care to patients or clients. Responsibilities will include providing guidance and training to others in completing routine nursing tasks and activities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, practices, and theory; of medical terminology; and of infection control measures. Ability is required to exercise sound judgment; to follow detailed oral or written instructions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to provide nursing care to patients or clients.

Education and Experience

Level I

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or, Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

Level II

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing plus one year of practical nursing experience; or Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) plus one year of practical nursing experience.

Special Requirements

Some positions may require that applicants be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with the position. Must be willing and able to work any assigned shift or day of the week, and additional shifts as required.

Positions in this job family have been determined to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Additional Job Description

Lexington Assessment and Reception Center/Medical

This is not a remote position.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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