Licensed Practical Nurse II

State of Oklahoma; Lawton (OK); Presencial; USD 62.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

State of Oklahoma's Department of Corrections is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse II at Chief James Smith Correctional Center in Lawton. You will provide direct and indirect nursing care under supervision, including administering medications and monitoring patient health in a secure facility.

The role requires an Oklahoma LPN license (or eNLC recognition) and may require shift work and travel. This is an on-site position with a non-negotiable Level II salary of $62,400.

Formación

• Knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, practices and theory.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and infection control measures.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and follow instructions.
• Willingness to work shifts and travel as required for the role.

Responsabilidades

• Performs nursing procedures and delegated tasks under supervision.
• Evaluates responses to interventions and documents findings.
• Teaches basic nursing skills and care principles to others.
• Assesses health status of patients, families and groups.
• Develops and implements care plans and administers medications as ordered.
• Reports patient information to health team members and acts as Charge Nurse when needed.

Conocimientos

Nursing techniques

Medical terminology

Infection control

Communication

Educación

Permanent Oklahoma LPN license or eNLC recognition

Descripción del empleo

Job Posting Title

Licensed Practical Nurse II

Agency

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization

DOC Medical/RRCC

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/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Level I: $54,080.00
Level II: $62,400.00
This salary is non-negotiable.

Job Description

Location:

Chief James Smith Correctional Center

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.

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.

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.

Special Requirements:

Some positions may require that applicants be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with the position.

Applicants with the Department of Corrections must be willing and able to work any assigned shift or day of the week, and additional shifts as required.

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.

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.