Licensed Practical Nurse I
Company: State of Oklahoma
Location: Pittsburg
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title Licensed Practical Nurse I Agency 452 MENTAL
HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV. Supervisory Organization Carl
Albert CMHC Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to
the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date
(Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular
Compensation Annual Salary $35,250.00 plus shift and weekend
differential 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, 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 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.
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 or, Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by
the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). 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; and to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with others. Special
Requirements Some agencies may have determined positions in this
job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. 427.8.
Additional Job Description 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 State of
Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their
Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen> Click on
'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
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