Licensed Practical Nurse IV (LPN IV) – Full Time – Days Shift – Lawton Veterans Home
About The Position
Positions in this job family perform technical direct and indirect nursing care in a clinic, hospital, institution, or home setting under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist. Duties include taking vital signs and performing other technical nursing tasks to provide health care. At Level IV, the role provides leadership and supervision to Licensed Practical Nurses in the care and treatment of patients, and supervises Patient Care Assistants serving as Certified Nurse Aides and Certified Medication Aides. The position also serves as a Charge Nurse on a unit, supervising staff performing medication administration and patient care.
Requirements
- Possess 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).
- 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, provide nursing care to patients or clients, and monitor and direct the work of others.
- Sufficient proficiency in English to perform the essential functions of the position.
Responsibilities
- Perform nursing procedures or 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 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 a supervisor or appropriate health team member.
- Serve as Charge Nurse on a unit and supervise staff performing medication administration and patient care.
- Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants serving as Certified Nurse Aides and Certified Medication Aides.
- Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
