Licensed Practical Nurse - Claremore Behavioral Health

Cherokee Nation•CLAREMORE, 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 (CNHS) mission, vision, and values. The position is located at the Claremore Clinic in Behavioral Health and provides safe, effective, evidence-based nursing care to achieve identified health outcomes. The LPN works with other CNHS disciplines and agencies and may reinforce patient and caregiver education under the direction of a registered nurse or another licensed healthcare practitioner.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program, or equivalent courses in a state-approved nursing program.
No additional experience required.
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.
Must not be under sanction by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General or the General Services Administration, or listed on the specified exclusion or sanction lists.
A valid driver's license may be required in some departments; where required, the driving history must meet Cherokee Nation underwriting rating requirements.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Oral and written communication skills.
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Attentiveness.
Interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing tasks and provide education in compliance with CNHS policies and protocols.
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.
Maintain integrity and professionalism in all 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 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 in interpersonal, verbal, written, and electronic forms and contribute as an active member of the multidisciplinary team.
Maintain knowledge and competency in current and evidence-based nursing practice.
Maintain and promote positive personal work habits and work culture.
Provide Human Resources with copies of licenses, certifications, and renewals upon receipt.
Perform other duties as assigned.