Licensed Practical Nurse II – Temporary

Job Posting TitleLicensed Practical Nurse II – TemporaryAgency340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHSupervisory Organization340 District 3Job 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-TimePart timeJob TypeTemporaryCompensationThe hourly rate for this position is up to $23.26, 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!!!Job DescriptionLocation: Pawhuska - 1115 E. 15th StreetSalary: up to $23.26/hour, based on education and experienceFull Time /Part Time: TemporaryWork Schedule: Monday – FridayPrimary 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 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. 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 appro...