Inpatient LPN PRN - WWH

Cherokee Nation•Tahlequah, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Delivers nursing care with integrity and professionalism in accordance with the Oklahoma Board of Nursing Practice Act and Cherokee Nation Health Services (CNHS) mission, vision, and values. The position provides safe, effective, evidence-based nursing care and contributes to patient health outcomes as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role is PRN at Hastings Hospital.

Requirements

Successfully complete an accredited practical or vocational nursing program, or equivalent courses in a state-approved nursing program.
Hold an LPN license approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN), or a multistate LPN license accepted by the OBN, and maintain the license throughout employment.
Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; it may be obtained during orientation and must be maintained throughout employment.
Obtain the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within six months of hire and maintain it during employment.
Not be under sanction by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) or the General Services Administration (GSA), and not be listed on the specified OIG or GSA exclusion or sanction lists.
Meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication requirements for child care.
Possess a valid driver’s license with a driving history meeting Cherokee Nation underwriting requirements if a license is required for the department.
Demonstrate teamwork, oral and written communication, problem-solving, interpersonal, and attentiveness skills.
Meet the physical demands of the position, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing tasks in compliance with CNHS policies and protocols.
Participate in updating patient care plans and notify the RN and/or practitioner of changes in patient status.
Administer therapeutic measures as prescribed by the practitioner.
Collaborate with CNHS disciplines and other agencies to support high-quality patient care.
Maintain complete, accurate, and truthful records and reports on patients, daily activities, program status, and other required information.
Reinforce and contribute to patient and caregiver education, based on the recipient’s level of understanding, under the direction of an RN or another licensed healthcare practitioner.
Provide safe and effective evidence-based nursing care to achieve identified health outcomes.
Communicate effectively through interpersonal, verbal, written, and electronic means and contribute as an active member of the multidisciplinary team.
Maintain knowledge and competency in current, evidence-based nursing practice.
Maintain and promote positive personal work habits and work culture.
Provide Human Resources with copies of licenses and certifications, including renewals, upon receipt.
Perform other duties as assigned.