Licensed Practical Nurse

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; 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 I Basic level 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 Career level 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 include providing guidance and training to others in completing routine nursing tasks and activities. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, practices, and theory; of medical terminology; and of 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. Education and Experience Level I: Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or a Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Level II: Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing plus one year of practical nursing experience; or a Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) plus one year of practical nursing experience. Special Requirements Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job‑related travel normally associated with the position, work any assigned shift or day of the week, and additional shifts as required. Positions are 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. Location Mabel Bassett Correctional Center/Medical – This is not a remote position. #J-18808-Ljbffr 131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS