Full-Time
LPN III
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Oklahoma State Government
201-500 employees
Manages state-funded health care services
Compensation Overview
$27.88/hr
Mid
Oklahoma, USA
Position is located in Carter County, Oklahoma.
- Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing
- Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
- Two years of practical nursing experience
- Knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, practices, and theory
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of infection control measures
- Ability to exercise sound judgment
- Ability to follow detailed oral or written instructions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to provide nursing care to patients or clients
- Ability to monitor and direct the work of others
- Performs nursing procedures or specialized functions in accordance with knowledge, skills, and licensure
- Participates in the evaluation of responses to interventions
- Teaches basic nursing skills and related principles
- Delegates nursing care tasks such as taking temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, giving enemas, douches, and sitz baths, collecting specimens, and measuring intake and output
- Assists in assessing, reporting, and recording health status of patients, families, and groups in a variety of settings
- Participates in developing and implementing appropriate aspects of a plan of care
- Administers medications as ordered
- Reports appropriate patient information to supervisor or appropriate health team member
- Serves as Charge Nurse on a unit, supervising staff performing medication administration and patient care
- Current certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or working toward CADC certification
- Completion of required Departmental sponsored training in case management: Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Adult; Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Child, Adolescent and Family; or Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Dual Certification
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) manages the costs of health care funded by the state in Oklahoma. It ensures that the health care services provided meet acceptable standards while also creating a supportive system for citizens who rely on these services. OHCA's operations focus on efficiently purchasing health care, analyzing ways to improve accessibility and quality, and building partnerships to enhance health outcomes for Oklahomans. The agency serves a variety of clients, including low-income individuals and families, who depend on state-funded health care. Unlike private health care providers, OHCA operates within the public sector, emphasizing cost control, quality assurance, and accessibility. Its goal is to responsibly allocate state and federal funds to procure health care services, ensuring that fiscal responsibility is maintained while meeting health care standards.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$4.2M
Headquarters
Kansas City, Missouri
Founded
1953
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Telehealth expansion can improve accessibility and reduce costs for OHCA.
- Value-based care models incentivize quality, improving outcomes and controlling costs.
- Data analytics optimize resource allocation, enhancing health care delivery efficiency.
What critics are saying
- Measles outbreak may increase demand for vaccinations, straining OHCA resources.
- Reduced DDS waitlist could lead to increased service demand, impacting budget.
- Significant grants to other sectors may divert funding from OHCA's health care priorities.
What makes Oklahoma State Government unique
- OHCA focuses on cost control and quality assurance in state-funded health care.
- The agency serves diverse populations, including low-income and vulnerable groups.
- OHCA fosters strategic partnerships to improve health outcomes in Oklahoma.
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Benefits
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
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