Compensation: $50.00 per hourTemporary assignment for 12 or 16 weeksThis position is not eligible for benefitsCommitment Requirements:-Must work two (2) 12-hour shifts per week throughout the duration of the 12-week agreement period.-A minimum of one (1) weekend shift per pay period is required.Agreement Extension:-Please note that, based on staffing needs, this PRN short-term agreement may be extended for one additional 12 or 16-week term within one calendar year as staffing demand warrants.
Job Description
Basic Purpose
Typical Functions
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.
Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations.
Level Descriptor
Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.
Education and Experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Knowledge, 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; to provide nursing care to patients or clients; and to monitor and direct the work of others.
Candidates must possess sufficient proficiency in the English language to perform the essential functions of the position.
Special Requirements
Some positions may require that applicants be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with the position.
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 with the Department of Corrections must be willing and able to work any assigned shift or day of the week, and additional shifts as required.
Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Additional Information
Job Posting Title
PRN LPN - Nights | Short-Term Agreement (Temporary Position)
Agency
650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Supervisory Organization
Lawton/Ft. Sill Veterans Home
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
Part time
Job Type
Temporary
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