Licensed Practical Nurse - Claremore Clinic
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 nursing care to achieve identified health outcomes and works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and other agencies to support high-quality patient care. The nurse maintains accurate and truthful patient records, current nursing competency, professional work habits, and required licensure and certifications. The position is located at the Claremore Hospital/Claremore Clinic.
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.
- Must not be under sanction by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General or the General Services Administration, or listed on the specified exclusion or sanction lists.
- Meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication requirements for child care.
- A valid driver’s license may be required for some departments; where required, driving history must meet 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 other CNHS disciplines and agencies to provide high-quality health care.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and truthful records and reports regarding patients, daily activities, program status, and other required information.
- Maintain integrity and professionalism in patient documentation; falsification or misrepresentation of patient information is prohibited.
- Reinforce and contribute to patient and caregiver education, as appropriate to the recipient’s 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, including 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 a positive work culture.
- Provide Human Resources with copies of licenses and certifications, including renewals, upon receipt.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
