Licensed Practical Nurse II

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse II for the Jess Dunn Correctional Center/Medical facility. The role involves performing nursing care under supervision, taking vital signs, administering medications, and contributing to patient care plans.

Level II requires one year of practical nursing experience and a valid permanent Oklahoma LPN license or eNLC recognition. This is an on-site position with possible travel as needed and shifts as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse or eNLC recognition.
• Level II requires one year of practical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing procedures and delegated tasks per licensure and scope.
• Assists in assessing, reporting, and recording patient health status.
• Administers medications as ordered and serves as Charge Nurse as needed.
• Teaches basic nursing skills and related principles.

Skills

Nursing techniques

Infection control

Clinical assessment

Teamwork

Education

LPN license (OK)

eNLC recognition

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse II

Agency: 131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization: DOC Medical/EWCC

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: Jess Dunn Correctional Center/Medical

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.

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