LPN / LVN - Correctional Health

Cynet Health; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health invites applications for an LPN/LVN role within correctional health services. The position involves providing technical nursing care, including routine vital signs, medication administration, and care planning under supervision.

Level I is entry-level; Level II requires one year of practical nursing experience. A valid nursing license is mandatory, and some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• LPN/LVN license required.
• Level I: entry-level; Level II: 1 year of practical nursing experience.
• Must have valid nursing license.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure).
• Perform nursing procedures per licensure and training.
• Participate in care planning and evaluate responses to interventions.
• Administer medications as ordered and report patient information to supervisors.

Skills

LPN/LVN

Nursing

Education

LPN/LVN License

Job description

LPN / LVN - Correctional Health

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Technical Nursing Care

Duration: Varies

Shift: Varies

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Level I requires entry-level experience; Level II requires one year of practical nursing experience

License: Valid permanent nursing license

Certifications: None specified

Must-Have: Valid nursing license

DescriptionPositions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing technical direct and indirect nursing care.This role includes taking temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, as well as various other technical nursing tasks in providing health care to patients.

Typical Functions:Performs nursing procedures or specialized functions in accordance with knowledge, skills, and licensure.Participates in the evaluation of responses to interventions.Assists in assessing, reporting, and recording health status of patients 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.

Level Descriptor:Level IThis is the basic level of the job family where employees perform routine entry-level tasks under close professional supervision.Employees are in a training status to build their skills in providing nursing care as a licensed practical nurse.

Level IIThis is the career level of this job family where employees perform a full range of nursing assignments as a licensed practical nurse.Responsibilities include providing guidance and training to others in completing routine nursing tasks and activities.

RequirementsAll health care staff shall be required to complete online training prior to coming to the facility.The time spent in the training session will not be billable.The online training provides required in-service training documents for temporary medical personnel to work at any facility.Documentation of completed training shall be provided to the Nurse Manager prior to assignment.

Education and Experience:Level IEducation and experience requirements consist of possession of a valid nursing license approved by the Board of Nursing or a license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.

Level IIEducation and experience requirements consist of possession of a valid nursing license approved by the Board of Nursing plus one year of practical nursing experience or a license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact 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.