Licensed Practical Nurse LPN at Cherokee Nation

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Care, Health Programs, Database Software, Spreadsheet Software, Word Processing Software, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, Dysrhythmia Course, HIPAA Compliance, Client Confidentiality

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Overview Provides nursing care according to Cherokee Nation's policies, standing orders, and as ordered by the physician or mid-level in the ambulatory setting. Specific to Jack Brown Center: To plan, implement and coordinate prevention health programs and services to the client/students of Jack Brown Adolescent Center. Qualifications EDUCATION REQUIREMENT Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT None. COMPUTER SKILLS An individual should have knowledge of Database software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must possess a license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) or possess a multistate LPN license accepted by the OBN, no substitutions. Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain throughout employment. Can be obtained during orientation. Must be certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and maintain throughout employment. If not certified, ACLS certification must be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire. A driver's license may be required to work in some departments. If so, the applicant/employee must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating. Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care. Surgical Services: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Interventional Radiology: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Dysrhythmia Course Specific to Jack Brown Center: The Jack Brown Center LPN is excluded from the above requirement of “Must be certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and maintain throughout employment. If not certified, ACLS certification must be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire.” OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of client information. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. * Position also open to candidates who are within six months of graduation date. *

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care according to Cherokee Nation's policies and coordinates health programs for clients at the Jack Brown Adolescent Center. Responsibilities include planning and implementing prevention health programs and services.