Licensed Practical Nurse

805 DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

805 Department of Rehabilitation Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Oklahoma School for the Blind in Muskogee. The role provides direct and indirect nursing care to students under supervision, including medication administration and health assessments.

Two levels exist: Level I with basic duties and Level II with broader responsibilities and training, requiring an Oklahoma LPN license and possibly one year of experience. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Valid permanent Oklahoma LPN license as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
• Level II requires one year of practical nursing experience or LPN license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Knowledge of nursing techniques, medical terminology, and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care for students under supervision.
• Administers medications to students as ordered by physicians.
• Performs routine and emergency health assessments (vital signs, BP, etc.).
• Serves as charge nurse on a unit and supervises staff on medication administration and patient care.
• Willing and able to travel for job-related duties.

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse Agency

Job Posting Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Agency 805. DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES Supervisory Organization: Dept Rehabilitation Services–Oklahoma School For The Blind.

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: Monthly/Annual Salary listed below.

Monthly/Annual Salary

• Level I (Pay Band G) $3,316.83 / $39,802.00
• Level II (Pay Band H) $3,459.58 / $41,514.96

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.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Level I – 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; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Level II – 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.

Special Requirements

Some positions may require that applicants be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with the position. Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S. § 427.8.

Additional Job Description: Position may be filled at Level I or II. Position is located at Oklahoma School for the Blind in Muskogee.

Essential Functions

Position provides direct and indirect nursing care for students in a school setting. The LPN works under the guidance of the supervising Registered Nurse and physicians to administer medications to students, follow physician directives, medical care plans, and protocol. Duties include administration and management of student medication (completes routine inventory of student meds, refill requests, notifies parents to ensure appropriate amounts are on hand); performs basic medical care and first-aid in non-emergency situations; conducts routine and emergency health assessments (vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature); demonstrates appropriate oral and written communication skills; serves as on-call nurse on rotation schedule; responds to calls in a timely manner; communicates pertinent information to parents, supervisor, and health team members; completes student health plans and medical summaries; completes and maintains student health information in charts; attends student field trips and extracurricular events as needed; willing and able to complete job-related travel; transport students in school vehicles. Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel. Trial period (if applicable) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse licensure approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
• Knowledge and experience in diabetic care management is preferred but not required.

Background Check

The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.

Eligibility

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without employer sponsorship.

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.