*Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice

<p style="line-height: 1.2;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;margin-top: 0.0pt;"> </p><p style="line-height: 1.2;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;" id="docs-internal-guid-75217a75-7fff-c52a-ceee-2f0a0d9c9a41"><strong>DEFINITION:</strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;" id="docs-internal-guid-75217a75-7fff-c52a-ceee-2f0a0d9c9a41">A Licensed Practical Nurse who cares for patients who are convalescent, aged, or infirm; or when caring for acutely ill patients in a home environment does so under the direction of a Registered Nurse. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;margin-top: 0.0pt;"> </p><p style="line-height: 1.2;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;margin-top: 0.0pt;"> </p><p style="line-height: 1.2;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;" id="docs-internal-guid-75217a75-7fff-c52a-ceee-2f0a0d9c9a41"><strong>REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE):</strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;" id="docs-internal-guid-75217a75-7fff-c52a-ceee-2f0a0d9c9a41">Authorized to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Oklahoma. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;margin-top: 0.0pt;"><br /> </p><p style="line-height: 1.2;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;" id="docs-internal-guid-75217a75-7fff-c52a-ceee-2f0a0d9c9a41"><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;" id="docs-internal-guid-75217a75-7fff-c52a-ceee-2f0a0d9c9a41">Two years of medical-surgical experience preferred.  </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;" id="docs-internal-guid-75217a75-7fff-c52a-ceee-2f0a0d9c9a41">May consider school attendance record and performance record.  Some positions may require additional skills or credentials.  </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;" id="docs-internal-guid-75217a75-7fff-c52a-ceee-2f0a0d9c9a41">Have a command of the English language; have knowledge of nursing procedures, treatment and techniques, and must know basic charting procedures.  </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;" id="docs-internal-guid-75217a75-7fff-c52a-ceee-2f0a0d9c9a41">Must be CPR certified on an annual basis. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;" id="docs-internal-guid-75217a75-7fff-c52a-ceee-2f0a0d9c9a41">Should have qualifications and abilities similar to those personnel providing comparable services in the hospital.  </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;" id="docs-internal-guid-75217a75-7fff-c52a-ceee-2f0a0d9c9a41">Must have a functional home telephone.</span></span></p><div> </div><div>#ZR</div>