Kansas State Employment Center
 

Job Description


Job Title:   PRN Licensed Practical Nurse

County:   Miami

Req. No:   191242

Agency Name:   Osawatomie State Hospital

Posting Type:   External  --> Click here for Definition of Posting Type

Applications accepted through:    MAR 28, 2019

Job Description:

Job Summary: Osawatomie State Hospital (OSH) and Adair Acute Care at the Osawatomie State Hospital are currently hiring PRN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN).  This position provides basic nursing care to patients unable to meet their needs of daily living.

Job Description: Administers medication / treatments accurately and timely and documents such to insure quality patient care. Reports effectiveness of medication and/or untoward effect of medication to prevent patient harm as well as any unintended or unpredictable effects to maximize patient treatment by informing RN. Evaluates patient’s need for PRN medication, gives specialized care as ordered by the physician. Interacts frequently with patients and provides informal one-to-one’s to promote a therapeutic milieu, communicate with other staff members so that pertinent information essential to provide quality patient care is shared.

Minimum Requirements: Eligible to be licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the State of Kansas.

Preferred Criteria:  A valid driver’s license and high school diploma or equivalent. 

Performance Standards:
To be successful, the expectation is that a candidate will be able to competently perform the routine tasks of the position with limited supervision by the end of the probation period.

HOW TO APPLY:

The application process has 4 STEPS.