Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse Monthly/Annual Salary: Monthly: $3,316.83; Annual: $39,802.00 (Level I, Pay Band G). Level II: Monthly $3,459.58; Annual $41,514.96 (Pay Band H). 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. Education and Experience Level I – 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 eNLC. Level II – 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 eNLC plus one year of practical nursing experience. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Level I – Knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, practices, and theory; medical terminology; infection control measures. Ability to exercise sound judgment; follow detailed oral or written instructions; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Level II – Knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, practices, and theory; medical terminology; infection control measures. Ability to exercise sound judgment; follow detailed oral or written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and provide nursing care to patients or clients. Special Requirements Current Licensed Practical Nurse licensure approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. Valid Oklahoma Driver's License. Some positions may require that applicants be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with the position. Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. Section 427.8. Additional Job Description Position may be filled at Level I or II. Position is located at Oklahoma School for the Blind (OSB) in Muskogee. Essential Functions: Position provides direct and indirect nursing care for students in a school setting. The LPN works under the guidance of the supervising Registered Nurse and physicians to administer medications to students, follow physician directives, medical care plans, and protocol. Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel. Trial period (if applicable) is required. Preferred Qualifications: Current Licensed Practical Nurse licensure approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. Valid Oklahoma Driver's License. Knowledge and experience in diabetic care management is preferred but not required. Background Check The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr