Licensed Practical Nurse II
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse II performs a full range of nursing assignments at the full-performance level, providing care to patients or clients at John Lilley Correctional Center/Medical. The role involves technical direct and indirect nursing care under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist. The employee may provide guidance and training to others performing routine nursing tasks and activities. The position is on-site and is not eligible for remote work. Applicants must be willing and able to work any assigned shift or day of the week, as well as additional shifts as required.
Requirements
- Possess a valid permanent Oklahoma Licensed Practical Nurse license approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, or an LPN license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
- Have at least one year of practical nursing experience.
- Have knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, practices, and theory; medical terminology; and infection control measures.
- Be able to exercise sound judgment, follow detailed oral or written instructions, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and provide nursing care to patients or clients.
- Be willing and able to work any assigned shift or day of the week, including additional shifts as required.
- Some positions may require willingness and ability to fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position.
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 routine 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
