State of Oklahoma·Lawton, Oklahoma
Licensed Practical Nurses perform technical direct and indirect nursing care in various settings, including taking vital signs and executing various technical nursing tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Responsibilities also include administering medications, participating in care plan development, and potentially serving as a Charge Nurse supervising staff and ensuring quality of care standards are met.
Lawton/Ft. Sill Veterans Home
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
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
+$1.44/hr
Sign on Bonus - Effective 5/1/26 to 6/30/26 (LPN Nights Only) PAYMENT SCHEDULE Months 4–5: $500/month Months 7–12: $1,500/month TOTAL BONUS - $10,000
Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing technical direct and indirect nursing care in a clinic, hospital, institution, or home setting for individuals under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist. This includes taking temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, and various other technical nursing tasks in providing health care to patients and others.
Typical Functions
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.
Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations.
This is the specialist level of the job family where employees are assigned responsibility for performing the more complex nursing tasks and may serve as lead worker. This includes tasks involving the assignment and review of work, providing required training, and ensuring that the quality of care meets established standards. Responsibilities will also include providing guidance and training to others in completing the more complex nursing tasks and activities.
Education and Experience
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing; or Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
required at this level include knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, practices, and theory; of medical terminology; and of infection control measures. Ability is required to exercise sound judgment; to follow detailed oral or written instructions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to provide nursing care to patients or clients; and to monitor and direct the work of others.
Candidates must possess sufficient proficiency in the English language to perform the essential functions of the position.
Positions within the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services shall have a current certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or be working toward CADC certification on all levels. ## Upon appointment, incumbents designated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services shall complete certification in one of the following required Departmental sponsored trainings 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.
Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub [https://www.myworkday.com/okgov/d/inst/13102!CK5mGhMKBggDEMenAhIJCgcI1Q0Q9awD*hhchkxIfQMo~/cacheable-task/2998$46522.htmld].
If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:
Agency Contact [https://oklahoma.gov/about/contactus.html]
Market context
Licensed Practical Nurse night-shift roles in Oklahoma are often in steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially where 24-hour coverage is needed. These positions are competitive because employers look for an active Oklahoma LPN license or eNLC recognition, plus solid nursing technique, medical terminology, and infection-control knowledge. Before applying, confirm your license status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which condense the original job description to save research time.