Licensed Practical Nurse — Correctional Health Specialist

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

Job summary

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS seeks Licensed Practical Nurse at Jess Dunn Correctional Center/Medical to provide technical nursing care under supervision. Responsibilities include taking vitals, administering medications, and assisting in developing care plans on-site.

Level I/LPN duties cover routine tasks under supervision; Level II adds greater responsibility, guidance to others, and full nursing assignments.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma LPN license as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
• Level II requires one year of practical nursing experience; Level I is entry level.
• On-site position with no remote work; willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing procedures under supervision and evaluates responses to interventions.
• Monitors health status, administers medications, and reports to the health team.
• Teaches basic nursing skills and assists in developing care plans.
• Acts as Charge Nurse supervising medication administration and patient care.

Skills

Nursing techniques

Infection control

Professional judgment

Communication

Education

LPN license (Oklahoma)

eNLC recognition

Job description

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS seeks Licensed Practical Nurse at Jess Dunn Correctional Center/Medical to provide technical nursing care under supervision. Responsibilities include taking vitals, administering medications, and assisting in developing care plans on-site.

Level I/LPN duties cover routine tasks under supervision; Level II adds greater responsibility, guidance to others, and full nursing assignments.