PM Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About The Position
Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH) Annex is recruiting for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in our newly opened forensic unit. Responsibilities include: Providing technical direct and indirect nursing care in a hospital under the supervision or direction of a registered nurses or licensed physician. Offering health care to patients, experiencing severe emotional disorder(s)/psychiatric illness or substance abuse. Performing crisis intervention and works collaboratively with Psychiatrists, Therapists, and other Nurses. Preparing medication and distributing on the unit.
Requirements
- LPN III: Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing plus two years of practical nursing experience; or Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) plus two years of practical nursing experience.
- LPN II: Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and one year of practical nursing experience; or Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) plus one year of practical nursing experience.
- LPN I: 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).
- Possesses a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety and believes that recovery is possible!
- 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 must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Providing technical direct and indirect nursing care in a hospital under the supervision or direction of a registered nurses or licensed physician.
- Offering health care to patients, experiencing severe emotional disorder(s)/psychiatric illness or substance abuse.
- Performing crisis intervention and works collaboratively with Psychiatrists, Therapists, and other Nurses.
- Preparing medication and distributing on the unit.
Benefits
- Annual base salary range of $50,500.00 - $60,000.00 plus a generous benefits allowance.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Ample Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation, and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
- Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
- Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
- Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.
- Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
