*Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health

Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

International Executive Service Corps seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient care in convalescent, aged, or home settings under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Applicants must hold an Oklahoma LPN license, be CPR certified annually, and demonstrate English proficiency. Two years of medical-surgical experience is preferred; candidates should be able to perform nursing procedures and basic charting, with access to a home telephone for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Oklahoma.
• Two years of medical-surgical experience preferred.
• CPR certified annually.
• Ability to perform nursing procedures and basic charting.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Support convalescent, aged, or infirm patients in home or non-hospital settings.
• Maintain accurate patient records and charts as required.

Skills

Nursing procedures

Charting

CPR certification

English proficiency

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.