Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

LPN Wound Care - Full Time - Day Shift - Claremore Veterans HomeAgency: 650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRSSupervisory Organization: Claremore Veterans HomeJob Type: RegularCompensation: $33.00 per hour. Must have weekend availability.Basic PurposePositions are assigned responsibilities for the assessment, treatment, and management of patient wounds under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist. This includes educating the patient and others of the proper care and treatment of skin issues as well as preventative measures.Typical FunctionsThe functions performed by employees will vary but may include the following:Perform nursing procedures or specialized functions in accordance with knowledge, skills and licensureParticipate in developing and implementing appropriate aspects of a plan of careAssess the patient's nutritional status to determine the patient's potential to healParticipate in the evaluation of responses to interventionsTreat or manage all the types of open wounds, scars, skin infections, or skin tearsTreat or manage vascular ulcers, diabetic ulcers and all the other type of ulcersDress wounds and provide instruction on how to dress the wound and proper treatment to othersImplement preventive measures in order to reduce the incidences of ulcers and woundsAssess, report, document and record status of conditions and patient health dailyAdminister medications as orderedReport appropriate patient information to supervisor or appropriate health team memberSupervise staff performing medication administration and patient careSupervision of assigned staff and completion of performance evaluationsPerforms other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations.Level DescriptorThis is the leadership level of the job family where employees are responsible for providing supervision to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in the care and treatment of patients. This also includes supervising Patient Care Assistants (PCA) serving as Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) and Certified Medication Aides (CMA).Education and ExperienceEducation 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 three years of practical nursing experience; or Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) plus three years of practical nursing experience.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and CompetenciesKnowledge, 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 RequirementsSome positions may require that applicants be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with the position. Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds. Applicants with the Department of Corrections must be willing and able to work any assigned shift or day of the week, and additional shifts as required. Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.Additional Job DescriptionEqual 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.