Licensed Practical Nurse II
A Career with Purpose
The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is searching for a licensed practical nurse to join our team of dedicated professionals. This is an opportunity to deliver care to at-risk youth. If you enjoy working effectively in a team environment while building strong relationships with all levels of staff, we encourage you to apply.
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.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Other Duties
Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Ability to multi-task and adapt to demanding and changing timelines.
Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion, integrity and sensitivity to confidentiality and privacy.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment while building strong relationships with all levels of staff and effectively collaborating, communicating, respecting, and assisting peers.
Compensation
Annual Salary: $67,500.00
Minimum Qualifications
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
Incumbent may be required to travel as part of their job responsibilities and must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license for operating state-owned vehicles.
Must be able to pass OSBI and FBI background check.
A trial period of 12 months will be required
Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.
Why You’ll Love It Here!
HOPE. COMPASSION. COMMITMENT. As a Hope-centered agency the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) strives to provide Oklahoma youth and families with the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Our mission is to collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma Youth. Check out why we are passionate about juvenile affairs and believe it is the career for you!
Extensive Benefits: We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.
Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
11 paid holidays a year.
Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.
Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.
About Us: Our vision is that all Oklahoma youth and families have the resources and supports they need to reach their full potential. We collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma youth.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help change the lives of Oklahoma’s most at-risk youth!