Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary Licensed Practical Nurse – Agency – Department of Corrections (DOC) Medical/AGCC. Full/Part‑Time: Full time. Regular Compensation Level I: $54,080.00, Level II: $62,400.00. Basic Purpose Perform technical direct and indirect nursing care in a clinic, hospital, institution, or home setting under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist. Typical Functions Perform nursing procedures or specialized functions in accordance with knowledge, skills, and licensure. Participate in the evaluation of responses to interventions. Teach basic nursing skills and related principles. Delegate nursing care tasks such as taking temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, giving enemas, douches, sitz baths, collecting specimens, and measuring intake and output. Assist in assessing, reporting, and recording health status of patients, families, and groups in a variety of settings. Participate in developing and implementing appropriate aspects of a plan of care. Administer medications as ordered. Report appropriate patient information to supervisor or appropriate health team member. Serve as Charge Nurse on a unit, supervising staff performing medication administration and patient care. Level Descriptors Level I – Basic Perform routine entry‑level tasks under close professional supervision and in a training status to build skills in providing nursing care as a licensed practical nurse. Level II – Career Perform a full range of nursing assignments as a Licensed Practical Nurse and provide care at the full performance level. Provide 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 and to follow detailed oral or written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to 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 as a licensed practical nurse 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 Willing and able to fulfill all job‑related travel normally associated with the position. Willing and able to work any assigned shift or day of the week, and additional shifts as required. Positions in this job family have been determined to be safety sensitive as defined by 63O.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr 131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS