Clinic LPN

Citizen Potawatomi Nation•Shawnee, OK

10h•Onsite

About The Position

To assist physician and other health care providers in the clinic setting. CPN Health Services personnel may be assigned to provide services to patients of all ages including but not limited to Indian Children and will require a criminal history background screening.

Requirements

Licensed in the State of Oklahoma as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Ability to communicate effectively and accurately with patients, providers, and others.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patients encounters.
Some computer skills are needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtains vital signs and appropriate history of patient status and all required screenings to meet accreditation and GPRA standards.
Performs all general nursing functions within scope of practice.
TB test and proper interpretation of site and knowledge of procedure if a positive test.
Make and answer calls in a professional manner.
Notify patients by phone or mail regarding lab work or diagnostic testing as directed by provider.
Provide patient instruction/teaching regarding medications, wound care, diagnostic test, lab results, and documents in the education tab of the record, when assigned to patient care, etc.
Available to act as a witness in signing of consent forms and advance directives as needed.
Clean and sterilize instruments as needed.
Responsible for cleaning of exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment used when assigned to a provider.
Responsible for providing input to the Nursing Coordinator for the annual budget needs.
Provides staffing coverage in the event of call in or vacancy.
Inventory and restock supply rooms as needed.
Coordinates with Nursing Coordinator for supplies and equipment needs.
Perform other duties and projects as required by management.