Clinic LPN at Citizen Potawatomi Nation

Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

30.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing, Patient care, Vital signs monitoring, Patient history documentation, TB testing, Medication instruction, Wound care, Sterilization, Clinical documentation, Communication, Confidentiality, Computer skills

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Description JOB TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nursing ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Health Services Department: Medical Clinic SUPERVISOR: Nursing Coordinator FLSA: Non-Exempt SALARY RANGE: $21 - $30 CPN Health Services personnel may be assigned to provide services to patients of all ages including but not limited to Indian Children and will require a criminal history background screening. ALL FULL TIME POSITIONS: In addition to your pay, your salary also includes Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. The Biweekly deduction from employee paycheck is $40.00 for Employee Only, $95.00 Employee plus Children, $120.00 Employee plus Spouse, and $140.00 Employee plus family. JOB SUMMARY: To assist physician and other health care providers in the clinic setting. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Obtains vital signs and appropriate history of patient status and all required screenings to meet accreditation and GPRA standards. · Performs all general nursing functions within scope of practice. · TB test and proper interpretation of site and knowledge of procedure if a positive test. · Make and answer calls in a professional manner. · Notify patients by phone or mail regarding lab work or diagnostic testing as directed by provider. · Provide patient instruction/teaching regarding medications, wound care, diagnostic test, lab results, and documents in the education tab of the record, when assigned to patient care, etc. · Available to act as a witness in signing of consent forms and advance directives as needed. · Clean and sterilize instruments as needed. · Responsible for cleaning of exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment used when assigned to a provider. · Responsible for providing input to the Nursing Coordinator for the annual budget needs. · Provides staffing coverage in the event of call in or vacancy. · Inventory and restock supply rooms as needed. · Coordinates with Nursing Coordinator for supplies and equipment needs. ADDITIONAL DUTIES: · Perform other duties and projects as required by management. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: · Ability to communicate effectively and accurately with patients, providers, and others. · Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patients encounters. · Some computer skills are needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION: · Licensed in the State of Oklahoma as a Licensed Practical Nurse. · Experience in a clinic setting preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: · Sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. · Some lifting, bending, stretching, and kneeling may be required. · The ability to work in a fast paced environment. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: · General clinical environment with frequent exposure to chemicals, bloodborne pathogens and patient body fluids. Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

Responsibilities

The LPN will assist physicians and healthcare providers by performing general nursing functions, including obtaining vital signs and documenting patient history. They are also responsible for maintaining clinical equipment, sterilizing instruments, and providing patient education regarding medications and diagnostic results.