Women's Health LPN

Ponca City Development Authority•Newkirk, OK

About The Position

The Women’s Health Program nurse provides nursing services to patients under the direction and orders of a Provider. The role supports patient flow and quality patient care at the Kanza Clinic and other clinic sites, and helps connect eligible women with program services, appointments, referrals, and follow-up care. The nurse also contributes to community outreach, health promotion, and disease awareness and prevention.

Requirements

Valid LPN license in the state of Oklahoma.
Computer proficiency.
Valid Oklahoma driver license.
Professional and personal integrity.
Respect and sensitivity for a culturally diverse population.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an outpatient primary care clinic is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing services to patients under Provider direction and orders.
Assist with patient flow, including lab draws, EKGs, and assistance with minor surgical procedures.
Perform other medical procedures in accordance with licensure and Provider orders.
Travel with the Provider to various clinic sites and assist as needed to facilitate patient flow and increase quality patient care.
Work with participating clinics and within the community to reach women eligible for the program.
Maintain a mammogram schedule for Kanza Clinic and secure a list of program-eligible women from mobile mammography days at each site for the Program Director.
Remind women of initial, follow-up, and re-screening appointments by phone and mail.
Maintain a database to track appointments and follow-up, ensure women follow through with appointments, and help identify barriers.
Attend health fairs and other community events to promote the program and assist with health promotion and disease awareness and prevention.
Assist patients with referrals, appointments, and follow-up procedures.
Advise patients about available benefits and resources.
Order lab and medical supplies when needed.
Ensure transportation is available for participants who need assistance.
Assume additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor to help facilitate patient flow and increase quality patient care.