LPN III, II, I
About The Position
The Oklahoma Forensic Center’s Nursing Department is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses to provide direct care to consumers receiving behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. The facility is a secure, 24-hour/365-day inpatient forensic center in Vinita, Oklahoma, providing jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. Under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician, the nurse may evaluate responses to interventions; take temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure; assess, report, and record consumers’ health status; develop and implement appropriate aspects of a plan of care; administer medications as ordered; and communicate relevant consumer information to a supervisor or appropriate health team member. The position also serves as a charge nurse on the unit. The job is full-time, with hourly pay rates of $30.52 for LPN III, $28.84 for LPN II, and $26.44 for LPN I. Shift differentials apply when applicable. Primary working hours are 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.; work hours and location may vary depending on business necessity. Weekend and overtime work may be required, as the agency provides coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Requirements
- LPN III: A valid permanent Oklahoma practical nurse license approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, or an LPN license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), and two years of practical nursing experience.
- LPN II: A valid permanent Oklahoma practical nurse license approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, or an LPN license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), and one year of practical nursing experience.
- LPN I: A valid permanent Oklahoma practical nurse license approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, or an LPN license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
- Pass an OSBI background check.
- Be willing and able to fulfill job-related travel and hold a valid driver’s license.
- Upon a conditional offer, pass a physical examination and meet the requirements of occasionally lifting or carrying 50 pounds and pushing or pulling with a maximum force of 25 pounds.
- For a safety-sensitive position, submit to pre-employment and pre-placement urinalysis drug testing and receive a negative result.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to consumers receiving behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician.
- Participate in evaluating consumers’ responses to interventions.
- Take consumers’ temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Assess, report, and record consumers’ health status.
- Develop and implement appropriate aspects of a plan of care.
- Administer medications as ordered.
- Report appropriate consumer information to a supervisor or an appropriate health team member.
- Serve as a charge nurse on the unit.
Benefits
- State-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
- Choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
- Flexible spending accounts for health care or dependent care expenses
- Employee assistance programs
- Health and fitness programs
- 11 paid holidays
- 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave during 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
No Education Listed
