Job Posting Title

Licensed Practical Nurse II

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 District 4

Job Posting End Date

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.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is up to $48,400.00, based on education and experience

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? 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.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Washington CHD., Bartlesville - 5121 S.E. Jacquelyn Lane

Salary: up to $48,400.00 based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Primary Hours: 8-5

 

Position Description:

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 tasks and activities.

 

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• 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 med