Licensed Practical Nurse- Claremore Women's Clinic

Cherokee Nation•Claremore, OK

2d•Onsite

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 (CNHS) mission, vision, and values. The role is located at Claremore Hospital in the Women's Clinic and provides safe, effective, evidence-based care to achieve identified health outcomes. The nurse works with other CNHS disciplines and agencies, maintains accurate patient and work records, and contributes to patient and caregiver education under the direction of a registered nurse or another licensed healthcare practitioner. The position requires successful completion of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program, an LPN license approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or an accepted multistate license, and Basic Life Support certification. The employee must maintain applicable licensure and certifications and meet required background-investigation and adjudication requirements for child care. A driver's license may be required in some departments.

Requirements

Successfully complete an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program, or equivalent courses in a state-approved nursing program.
No additional experience required.
Possess 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.
Not be under sanction by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the 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.
If a driver's license is required for the department, possess a valid license and a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets Cherokee Nation underwriting requirements.
Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team, oral and written communication skills, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, attentiveness, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing tasks and 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 records and reports on patients, daily activities, program status, and other required information.
Maintain the integrity and accuracy of patient records and documentation; falsifying or misrepresenting patient information is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action.
Reinforce and contribute to patient and caregiver education according to 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 communication, 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 and certifications, including renewals, upon receipt.
Perform other duties as assigned.