LPN III, II, I
About The Position
Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans. We take that very seriously – because we care! About us: Come grow with us! The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita, OK is a 24 hour/365 day secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found Incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. About the Position: Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Nursing department is hiring for Licensed Practical Nurses that would provide direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician. This may include participating in the evaluation of responses to interventions, taking temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, assessing, reporting and recording health status of consumers, developing and implementing appropriate aspects of a plan of care, administer medications as ordered, report appropriate consumer information to supervisor or appropriate health team member and serves as a charge nurse on the unit.
Requirements
- 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).
- For LPN III: two years of practical nursing experience.
- For LPN II: one year of practical nursing experience.
- Must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
- 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.
- Occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds.
- Able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician.
- Participate in the evaluation of responses to interventions.
- Take temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Assess, report, and record health status of consumers.
- Develop and implement appropriate aspects of a plan of care.
- Administer medications as ordered.
- Report appropriate consumer information to supervisor or appropriate health team member.
- Serve as a charge nurse on the unit.
Benefits
- Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
- A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
- Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
- Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
- 11 paid holidays
- 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
- Longevity Bonus for years of service
- Student Loan repayment options
- Training opportunities for CEU requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
