LPN​/LVN - Correctional Health

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Correctional Care

Duration: Night Shift

Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Entry-level or one year of practical nursing experience (depending on level)

License: Valid permanent Oklahoma license or Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)

Certifications: None specified

Must-Have: Valid nursing license

Description Positions in this job family are responsible for performing technical direct and indirect nursing care in a medical clinic for individuals under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist.

This includes taking temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, along with various other technical nursing tasks in providing health care.

Performs nursing procedures or specialized functions in accordance with knowledge, skills, and licensure.

Participates in the evaluation of responses to interventions.

Assists in assessing, reporting, and recording health status of patients in various 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.

Level Descriptor:

Level IThis is the basic level of the job 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 IIThis is the career level of this job where employees are assigned responsibility for performing a full range of nursing assignments as a licensed practical nurse.

Responsibilities include providing guidance and training to others in completing routine nursing tasks and activities.

Education and Experience:

Level IEducation and experience requirements consist of possession of a valid permanent license as a licensed practical nurse approved by the Board of Nursing or a Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

Level II Education and experience requirements consist of possession of a valid permanent license as a licensed practical nurse approved by the Board of Nursing plus one year of practical nursing experience; or a 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.