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Licensed Practical Nurse

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okgov logoOkgov · Pottawatomie County
Part-timeOn-site1w ago
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Responsibilities

  • The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:
  • Performs nursing procedures or specialized functions in accordance with knowledge, skills, and licensure.
  • Participates in the evaluation of responses to interventions.
  • Teaches basic nursing skills and related principles. Delegates nursing care tasks such as: taking temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, giving enemas, douches, and sitz baths, collecting specimens, and measuring intake and output.
  • Assists in assessing, reporting, and recording health status of patients, families, and groups in a variety of settings.
  • Participates in developing and implementing appropriate aspects of a plan of care.
  • Administers medications as ordered.
  • Reports appropriate patient information to supervisor or appropriate health team member.
  • Serves as Charge Nurse on a unit, supervising staff performing medication administration and patient care.
  • Other Duties
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
  • Ability to multi-task and adapt to demanding and changing timelines.
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion, integrity and sensitivity to confidentiality and privacy.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment while building strong relationships with all levels of staff and effectively collaborating, communicating, respecting, and assisting peers.

Benefits

Job DescriptionA Career with PurposeBasic PurposeAnnual Salary: $67,500.00Education and ExperienceKnowledge, Skills, Abilities and CompetenciesKnowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, practices, and theory; of medical terminology; and of infection control measures.Ability is required to exercise sound judgment; to follow detailed oral or written instructions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to provide nursing care to patients or clients.Special RequirementsI ncumbent may be required to travel as part of their job responsibilities and must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license for operating state-owned vehicles.Must be able to pass OSBI and FBI background check.A trial period of 12 months will be required.Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.Why You'll Love It Here!Extensive Benefits: We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for heHealth insuranceVision insuranceFlexible schedule

Additional Information

Job Posting Title Licensed Practical Nurse Agency 400 OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS Supervisory Organization 400 COJC Medical Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular


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