Licensed Practical Nurse at State of Oklahoma

, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

62400.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Techniques, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Patient Care, Medication Administration, Health Assessment, Supervision, Teaching, Delegation, Communication, Record Keeping, Team Collaboration, Judgment, Detail Orientation, Care Planning, Technical Nursing Tasks

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Job Posting Title Licensed Practical Nurse Agency 131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Supervisory Organization DOC Medical/JBCC Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) October 19, 2025 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 Compensation Level I - $54,080.00 Level II - $62,400.00 Job Description Basic Purpose: Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing technical direct and indirect nursing care in a clinic, hospital, institution, or home setting for individuals under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist. This includes taking temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, and various other technical nursing tasks in providing health care to patients and others. Typical Functions: · 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. Level Descriptor: Level I This is the basic level of the job family where employees perform routine entry-level tasks under close professional supervision and in a training status to build their skills in providing nursing care as a licensed practical nurse. Level II This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibility for performing a full range of nursing assignments as a Licensed Practical Nurse and perform nursing tasks at the full performance level in providing care to patients or clients. Responsibilities will include providing guidance and training to others in completing routine nursing tasks and activities. 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; and to provide nursing care to patients or clients. Education and Experience: Level I Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of 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). Level II Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing plus 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. Special Requirements: Some positions may require that applicants be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with the position. Must be willing and able to work any assigned shift or day of the week, and additional shifts as required. Positions in this job family has been determined to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8. Additional Job Description: Jackie Brannon Correctional Center/Medical This is not a remote position. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub. If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: Agency Contact Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between. To learn more about our state agencies, visit here. Industries: Government Administration Worker Size: 10,001+ Employees Headquarters: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Utilizing the Office of Veterans Placement provides eligible veterans additional services and interview opportunities for State of Oklahoma employment. Visit the webpage for additional details and information on how to apply.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse will perform technical direct and indirect nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Responsibilities include administering medications, assisting in patient assessments, and supervising nursing staff.