PRN LPN III Night Shift

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; Norman (OK); Sur place; USD 51 000 - 73 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

650 Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN-III) for a night-shift, part-time role in Oklahoma. Responsibilities include nursing care, medication administration, and supervision of staff as Charge Nurse when needed.

Two years of practical nursing experience and an Oklahoma LPN license are required. The position may lead to full-time employment; shifts include nights and weekends with a $1.44/hr diff.

Qualifications

• Valid permanent Oklahoma LPN license plus two years of practical nursing experience.
• Knowledge of nursing techniques, infection control, and patient assessment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision and direction.

Responsabilités

• Perform nursing care in clinic, hospital, or home settings under supervision.
• Administer medications as ordered and monitor patient status.
• Serve as Charge Nurse on a unit and supervise staff on medication administration and patient care.
• Document health status and respond to patient needs and changes in condition.

Connaissances

Nursing skills

Formation

LPN license (OK)

Description du poste

Job Posting Title PRN LPN III Night Shift Agency 650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Supervisory Organization

Job type: Temporary. Full/Part-Time: Part time.

Compensation

• $45 hourly with $1.44 hr shift diff for all hours worked from 3:00 pm to 7:00 am
• Up to 28 hours per week
• Nights, and weekends
• Up to 999 hours per 1 year
• No benefits or paid time off
• Opportunity for full-time employment

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.

• 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 insuring 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.

Education and Experience

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

Positions within the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services shall have a current certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or be working toward CADC certification on all levels. Upon appointment, incumbents designated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services shall complete certification in one of the following required Departmental sponsored training in case management:

• Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Adult
• Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Child, Adolescent and Family
• Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Dual Certification

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

Employer Information

Agency Contact Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between.

Other Information

Industries: Government Administration Worker Size: 10,001+ Employees Headquarters: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Utilizing the Office of Veterans Placement provides eligible veterans additional services and interview opportunities for State of Oklahoma employment.