Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Akicita Federal•Santa Fe, NM

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide comprehensive, skilled, and competent nursing care to patients of all ages, from neonates to geriatrics. Working as part of a healthcare team, the LPN will support the mission of the Indian Health Service (IHS) by providing culturally acceptable personal and public health services to the Navajo Nation.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum of 36 months of LPN experience, including at least 12 months in the required specialty (unless otherwise approved).
Education: Completion of a professional Licensed Practical Nurse program approved by the appropriate state accrediting agency.
Licensure: Must maintain an active, unrestricted LPN license.
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS)
Cultural Awareness: Must be respectful of local American Indian and Alaska Native cultures.
Health and Security Requirements Background Check: Subject to background checks and character investigations in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
Citizenship: Must be US Citizen

Responsibilities

Patient Care: Perform nursing duties and manage patient needs as directed by supervisors and in accordance with competency standards.
Clinical Execution: Administer medications, intravenous fluids, blood products, and respiratory treatments as prescribed.
Triage and Assessment: Interview patients and families to determine triage classifications and evaluate interventions for life-threatening situations.
Medical Support: Assist with procedures such as splinting and suturing and evaluate patient outcomes post-procedure.
Equipment Operation: Operate and mentor others on specialized equipment, including defibrillators, electrocardiographs, and suction devices.
Education: Initiate and participate in patient and family education, counseling, and teaching.