Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time - Night Shift - Norman Veterans' Home

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The 650 Department of Veterans Affairs in Norman, OK seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full‑time night shifts (6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m. or 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.) on a 12‑hour schedule at the Norman Veterans' Home. The role pays $31/hr with a $1.44 shift differential for evening/night hours.

Qualifications include a valid permanent Oklahoma LPN license and two years of practical nursing experience. The LPN will provide technical nursing care under supervision and may act as Charge Nurse when

Qualifications

• Valid permanent Oklahoma LPN license.
• Two years of practical nursing experience.
• Knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, and terminology.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and support under supervision.
• Perform nursing procedures and administer medications as ordered.
• Monitor patient vitals and respond to changes in condition.
• Assess, document, and report health status to the health team.
• Supervise staff on a unit as assigned and ensure care quality.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

English proficiency

Patient care

Education

Oklahoma LPN license

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time - Night Shift - Norman Veterans' Home Agency

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Supervisory Organization

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 time Job Type Regular Compensation 12-hour shifts 6:30a-7:00p or 6:30p-7:00a

LPN III salary $64,480.00 ($31.00 hourly)

Shift differentials $1.44 hour for hours on evening and night shifts worked only, does not apply for leave used.

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

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 two years of practical nursing experience; or Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) plus two years of practical nursing experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

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; to provide nursing care to patients or clients; and to monitor and direct the work of others.

Candidates must possess sufficient proficiency in the English language to perform the essential functions of the position.

Special Requirements

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S. § 427.8.

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.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.