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Licensed Practical Nurse

Oklahoma County Detention Center

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team.

Posted Sep 11

Unit and setting
Correctional
License
LPN license We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team.Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Term
PermanentFull-time

Do you qualify?

License
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team.
Also asks
Complete personal history questionnaire through Guardian Alliance Technology Applicants will be invited to complete a personal history questionnaire through Guardian Alliance Technology.

What it pays

Benefits

  • BenefitsDental insuranceDental insurance
  • BenefitsEmployee assistance programEmployee assistance program
  • BenefitsFlexible scheduleFlexible schedule
  • BenefitsFlexible spending accountFlexible spending account
  • BenefitsHealth insuranceHealth insurance
  • BenefitsLife insuranceLife insurance
More benefits (3)
  • BenefitsPaid time offPaid time off
  • BenefitsRetirement planRetirement plan
  • BenefitsVision insuranceVision insurance

The role and schedule

Care model
Under direction of an RN
Day to day
Deliver safe, preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative care
Day to day
Collect and document health status and medical history, completing or reviewing Admission Data Record Collect and document patient health status and medical history, completing or reviewing the Admission Data Record as per policy.
Day to day
Perform ongoing patient assessment and maintain accurate documentation Perform ongoing assessment of patient status and respond appropriately, maintaining accurate documentation.
Day to day
Perform delegated independent nursing functions per established procedures and RN supervision Perform delegated independent nursing functions in accordance with established procedures, policies, and standards as observed by the supervising RN.
Day to day
Administer medications, monitor response, and document findings Accurately administer medications, monitor patient response, and document findings in the medical record.
Day to day
Maintain communication among patients, staff, and physicians Maintain open and clear communication among patients, staff, and physicians.
Day to day
Transcribe physician orders accurately Transcribe physician orders accurately and according to policy and procedure.
Day to day
Provide direct patient care utilizing established protocols and standards Provide direct patient care utilizing established protocols and standards.
Day to day
Collaborate with healthcare team members to coordinate and deliver care Collaborate with other healthcare team members to coordinate and deliver comprehensive patient care.
Day to day
Assist team members as needed Assist other team members as needed in the performance of their duties.
Day to day
Perform other duties within scope of practice as assigned Perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned.
Details
Secure correctional facility
Details
In person work location Work Location: In person

The workplace

Oklahoma County Detention Center
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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General Job Duties and Responsibilities Include the following but are not limited to:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will provide patient-centered nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), ensuring high-quality care in alignment with nursing techniques, procedures, and standards. This is an excellent opportunity for LPNs who are committed to making a positive impact on patient outcomes.

Applicants will be invited to complete a personal history questionnaire through Guardian Alliance Technology.

*Essential

Responsibilities

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Utilize nursing knowledge and skills to deliver safe, preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative care to patients, ensuring positive patient outcomes as evidenced by documentation and observation.

Collect and document patient health status and medical history, completing or reviewing the Admission Data Record as per policy.

Perform ongoing assessment of patient status and respond appropriately, maintaining accurate documentation.

Perform delegated independent nursing functions in accordance with established procedures, policies, and standards as observed by the supervising RN.

Accurately administer medications, monitor patient response, and document findings in the medical record.

Maintain open and clear communication among patients, staff, and physicians.

Transcribe physician orders accurately and according to policy and procedure.

Provide direct patient care utilizing established protocols and standards.

Collaborate with other healthcare team members to coordinate and deliver comprehensive patient care.

Assist other team members as needed in the performance of their duties.

Perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned.

*Physical

Requirements

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Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; move throughout a secure correctional facility, including housing units and clinical areas; lift, push, pull, or assist patients and equipment up to 50 pounds; bend, stoop, squat, and reach to provide nursing care; perform hands-on patient care and clinical tasks requiring manual dexterity; and respond promptly to medical emergencies. Must possess adequate vision, hearing, mobility, and stamina to safely perform essential job functions in a secure environment.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $62,000.00 per year

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City, OKFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% below the US average

Median rent
$1,130/mo
Household income
$68,656/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Oklahoma City, OK

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