Licensed Practical Nurse - Salina Clinic

Cherokee Nation•Salina, OK

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse delivers nursing care with integrity and professionalism in accordance with the Oklahoma Board of Nursing Practice Act and Cherokee Nation Health Services’ mission, vision, and values. The role provides safe, effective, evidence-based care and supports identified health outcomes while working collaboratively with patients, caregivers, practitioners, other CNHS disciplines, and external agencies. The nurse maintains accurate and truthful patient records and other required reports, communicates effectively, keeps current with nursing practice, and contributes to a positive workplace culture. Patient and caregiver education may be reinforced under the direction of a registered nurse or another licensed healthcare practitioner. The employee must provide Human Resources with copies of licenses and certifications and their renewals. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Successfully complete an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program, or equivalent courses in a state-approved nursing program.
Hold an LPN license approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or a multistate LPN license accepted by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, and maintain the license throughout employment.
Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; it may be obtained during orientation and must be maintained during employment.
Meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication requirements for child care.
Not be under sanction by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General or the General Services Administration, and not be listed on the specified exclusion or sanction lists.
If a driver's license is required for the department, hold a valid license and have a driving history that meets Cherokee Nation underwriting requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing tasks and provide education in compliance with CNHS policies and protocols.
Administer therapeutic measures as prescribed by a practitioner.
Collaborate with CNHS disciplines and other agencies to support high-quality patient care.
Maintain complete, accurate, and truthful patient records, reports, and other required information.
Reinforce and contribute to patient and caregiver education, 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 channels 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 workplace culture.
Provide Human Resources with copies of licenses, certifications, and renewals upon receipt.
Perform other duties as assigned.