Licensed Practical Nurse II – Temporary

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.

The Licensed Practical Nurse II is responsible for performing a full range of nursing assignments as a Licensed Practical Nurse and perform nursing task 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 task and activities. In addition, this position will serve to meet possible expanded needs related to disease outbreaks, public health emergencies, or natural or manmade disasters.

• →Performs nursing procedures or specialized functions in accordance with knowledge, skills and licensure.
• →Provide contraceptive education and pregnancy testing.
• →Performing WIC assessments on women, infant and children who are eligible.
• →Obtaining height and weight checks, hemoglobin testing, and lead testing.
• →Educate parents on feeding habits for newborn babies and children to five years of age.
• →Educate pregnant women and moms on breastfeeding.
• →Issues breast pumps and instruct on how to use the pump and storage/handling of breast milk.
• →Educate on the proper storage, mixing and handling of formula.
• →Teaches basic nursing skills and related principles.
• →Assess immunizations records and give required immunizations to infant, children and adults.
• →Provide patient education on vaccines and possible side effects.
• →Assists in assessing, reporting, and recording health status of patients, families, and groups in a variety of settings.
• →Head checks for lice on children and adults.
• →Provide education for lice treatment and prevention.
• →Community outreach involves going to various sites, events and functions 1-2 times per year in the community to provide services and education on the services provided by the county health department for the community.
• →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.
• →Being present in the office is an essential function of this position.
• →Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

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) and one year of practical nursing experience.

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.

• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

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; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Demonstrated ability to provide nursing care to patients or clients.

Must be able to move to provide examinations 80% of the time. Combination of office and exam offices. May be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations. Hepatitis B vaccination and TB test required. Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, pushing, and reaching. Ability to physically stand for several hours with good mobility (for reaching into vehicles). A valid driver’s license is required. Work related travel required. Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Use of N-95 respirator is required. Being present in the office is an essential function of this position.

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.

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