Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - ER bei Cherokee Nation

Performs non-professional nursing duties in the care of a wide range of patients, including ages from pediatric to adult, medical, surgical, critically ill, and obstetrical patients.

• Performs nursing tasks in compliance with the CNHS policies and protocols.
• Participates in updating patient care plans and takes appropriate action to notify the RN and/or practitioner regarding changes in the patient status.
• Administers therapeutic measures as prescribed by the practitioner.
• Collaborates with other CNHS disciplines and other agencies to ensure the highest quality health care for patients.
• Maintains complete, accurate and truthful records and reports on patients, daily activities, program status, and other required information.
• May reinforce and contribute to patient and caregiver education based on the recipient’s level of understanding, under the direction of a registered nurse (RN) or another licensed healthcare practitioner.
• Provides safe and effective evidence-based nursing care to achieve identified health outcomes.
• Provides high-level communication skills that include: interpersonal, verbal, written, and electronic. Possess the ability to contribute cohesively as an active member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintains knowledge and competency of current and evidence-based nursing practice.
• Maintains and promotes positive personal work habits and work culture.
• Provides Human Resources with a copy of all licensures, certifications, renewal of licensure and certifications upon receipt thereof.
• Other duties as assigned.

Surgical Services:  Required to be on-call on a rotating basis including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities are required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

No additional experience.

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

To perform this job successfully, an individual should know Database software; Human Resource systems; Internet software; Order processing systems, and Payroll systems.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) or possess a multistate LPN license accepted by the OBN; no substitutions.  Must maintain throughout employment.  Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain throughout employment.  Can be obtained during orientation.  Must be certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and maintain throughout employment.  If not certified, ACLS certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.  All Departments, except the Obstetrical Department, must be certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and maintain throughout employment.  If not certified, PALS certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.  Must be certified in National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and maintain throughout employment.  If not certified, NIHSS must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.  A driver’s license may be required to work in some departments.  If so, the applicant/employee must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets the requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.

REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPARTMENTS:

(If not certified at date of hire, must be obtained within six (6) months of hire and maintained throughout employment unless otherwise specified).

Med/Surg Department:        Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

                                             Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

                                             National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Emergency Department:     Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

                                            Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

                                            National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

                                            Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – within 12 months of hire

                                            Emergency nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - within 12 months of hire

Obstetrical Department:      Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

                                            National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

                                            Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – within orientation period

                                            Basic/Advanced Fetal Monitoring and Interpretation – Within 12 months

                                            Perinatal Education Program (PCEP)

                                            RECOMMENDED: Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work and Emotional Support (STABLE)

Intensive Care Unit:             Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

                                             Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

                                             National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

                                             Electrocardiogram (ECG) Interpretation

                                             Dysrhythmia Course

Urgent Care:                         Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

                                             Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

                                             National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG’s Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA’s List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).  Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.  Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations and maintains strict confidentiality of patient information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

* Position also open to candidates who are within six months of graduation date. * 

Work Hours: 1930-0800 with alternating weekends