LPN III - Temporary

Job Posting Title LPN III - Temporary Agency 650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Supervisory Organization Clinton Veterans Center Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) July 21, 2023 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) March 20, 2023 Full/Part-Time Part time Job Type Temporary Compensation $26.923076/hourly (999 hours) temp position Shift diff will apply to hours worked from 3pm - 7am. $1.44/hr. 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 This is the specialist level of the job family where employees are assigned responsibility for performing the more complex nursing tasks and may serve as lead worker. This includes tasks involving the assignment and review of work, providing required training, and insuring that the quality of care meets established standards. Responsibilities will also include providing guidance and training to others in completing the more complex nursing tasks and activities. 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. Education and Experience 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 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 State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'. 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.

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