Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health

Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

International Executive Service Corps is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to care for convalescent, aged, or infirm patients, or acutely ill patients in a home setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Regulatory requirements include licensure to practice in Oklahoma and annual CPR certification. Two years of medical-surgical experience are preferred; good English and basic charting knowledge are expected. A functional home telephone is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of medical-surgical experience preferred.
• Must have CPR certification annually.
• Good English language, knowledge of nursing procedures and basic charting.
• Must have a functional home telephone.

Skills

Nursing procedures

English language

CPR certification

Charting

Job description

DEFINITION:

A Licensed Practical Nurse who cares for patients who are convalescent, aged, or infirm; or when caring for acutely ill patients in a home environment does so under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE):

Authorized to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Oklahoma.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of medical-surgical experience preferred.

May consider school attendance record and performance record. Some positions may require additional skills or credentials.

Have a command of the English language; have knowledge of nursing procedures, treatment and techniques, and must know basic charting procedures.

Must be CPR certified on an annual basis.

Should have qualifications and abilities similar to those personnel providing comparable services in the hospital.

Must have a functional home telephone.