Licensed Practical Nurse

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Corrections seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide clinical nursing care in a correctional setting under supervision of a registered nurse or physician. This role covers basic nursing tasks, vital signs, and routine patient care.

Two levels exist with pay levels: Level I at $54,080 and Level II at $62,400 annually. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patients, and contributing to care plans.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, practices, and theory.
• Infection control measures and medical terminology.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and follow detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing procedures or specialized functions.
• Evaluates responses to interventions.
• Teaches basic nursing skills and related principles.
• Delegates nursing care tasks and monitors vitals.
• Assists in assessing health status and developing a care plan.
• Administers medications as ordered.
• Reports patient information to supervisor or health team.
• Acts as Charge Nurse supervising medication administration and patient care.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing techniques

Infection control

Medical terminology

Assessment skills

Education

LPN license (Oklahoma)

eNLC recognition

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse Agency 131

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Supervisory Organization DOC Medical Administration Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. 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

Job Description 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 has been determined to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Additional Job Description

James Crabtree Correctional 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.

Agency Contact

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