Licensed Practical Nurse II
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse II provides technical direct and indirect nursing care at Jess Dunn Correctional Center/Medical under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist. This is the career level of the job family, with responsibility for a full range of nursing assignments and providing care to patients or clients at the full performance level. The role also includes guiding and training others in routine nursing tasks and activities. The position is on-site and may require working any assigned shift or day of the week, as well as additional shifts when required. Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position if required.
Requirements
- Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma licensed practical nurse license approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, or a Licensed Practical Nurse license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
- At least one year of practical nursing experience.
- Knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, practices, and theory; medical terminology; and infection control measures.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, follow detailed oral or written instructions, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and provide nursing care to patients or clients.
- Willingness and ability to work any assigned shift or day of the week and additional shifts as required.
- Willingness and ability to fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position if required.
Responsibilities
- Perform nursing procedures and specialized functions in accordance with knowledge, skills, and licensure.
- Participate in evaluating responses to interventions.
- Teach basic nursing skills and related principles.
- Delegate nursing care tasks, including taking vital signs, giving enemas, douches, and sitz baths, collecting specimens, and measuring intake and output.
- Assist in assessing, reporting, and recording the health status of patients, families, and groups.
- Participate in developing and implementing appropriate aspects of a plan of care.
- Administer medications as ordered.
- Report appropriate patient information to a supervisor or appropriate health team member.
- Serve as Charge Nurse on a unit, supervising staff performing medication administration and patient care.
- Provide guidance and training to others in completing routine nursing tasks and activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
