LPN Full Time - Days

State of Oklahoma; Comanche (TX); On-site; USD 55,800 - 68,200; Full time

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for full-time work to perform various nursing tasks under supervision. Responsibilities include administering medications, evaluating patient responses, and teaching basic nursing skills.

A valid Oklahoma LPN license or an eNLC recognized license is required. This role offers the chance to work in multiple settings, aiming to provide high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse.
• Recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Sufficient proficiency in English to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical direct and indirect nursing care in various settings.
• Administer medications as ordered.
• Participate in the evaluation of responses to interventions.
• Serve as Charge Nurse on a unit.

Skills

Nursing techniques

Infection control measures

Medical terminology

Sound judgment

Education

Permanent Oklahoma License as Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Days

Agency: 650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Full time, Regular. Compensation: $31.00/hr

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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations.

Level Descriptor

This is the specialist level of the job family where employees are assigned responsibility for performing the more complex nursing tasks and may serve as lead worker. This includes tasks involving the assignment and review of work, providing required training, and ensuring that the quality of care meets established standards. Responsibilities will also include providing guidance and training to others in completing the more complex nursing tasks and activities.

Education And Experience

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).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

Knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, practices, and theory; of medical terminology; and of infection control measures. Ability to exercise sound judgment, follow detailed instructions, establish effective working relationships, provide nursing care to patients or clients, and monitor and direct the work of others. Candidates must possess sufficient proficiency in the English language to perform the essential functions of the 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.