Licensed Practical Nurse at Tribal Health, LLC in Pine Ridge, South Dakota

Job Description:

LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse-Primary Care/Outpatient

Pine Ridge Service Unit

At Tribal Health, we believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. Tribal Health as a team delivers on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at Tribal Health is more than a job- It's a passion.

Job Summary

Provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Job Duties

Plans, implements, evaluates, and delivers patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Maintains clinical skills and competency through orientation, annual and ongoing education, and clinical practice.

Follows Tribal Health and client specific policy and procedures.

All other duties as assigned and specified by clinical assignment and site.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Registered/Professional Nursing program.
• Experience Required- Preferred 1 year in specialty
• Active and unencumbered state licensure
• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS
• PALS

Summary - Pine Ridge Primary Care-Outpatient

Provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Clinic Hours: Shift will be 10 (ten) 8 hour shifts with a 30 minute lunch break. Shift rotation is required and will be based off of staffing, day shift: 0800-1630 and evening shift: 1230-2100, Sunday clinic 1000-1830 and holiday clinic 1000-1830. The schedule will be maintained and monitored by the Department Nurse Supervisor.

Will perform primary functions of a Registered Nurse/LPN in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of all assigned patients in the Outpatient Department. Is responsible for meeting established Unit Standards of Nursing Practice; for managing supplies and equipment on the unit and promoting teamwork with primary care providers. Shall generate and maintain proper electronic health care information on beneficiaries to whom treatment is provided in accordance with IHS regulations. Shall prepare all electronic health care documentation to meet or exceed the established standards of the IBS facility, nursing practice acts, and The Joint Commission and CMS guidelines to include but not be Urnited to: timeliness, legibility, accuracy, content, and signature. All electronic health care information generated in the performance of this contract will remain the property and subject to the exclusive control of the Indian Health Service. Shall comply with all IHS facility infection control and safety procedures, practices, and standards.

Native American Preference: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with federal law (Title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA-4432 should be submitted with the application. For more information about Native American Preference in employment please click here.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Tribal Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We value the skills, experience, and dedication that veterans bring to the workplace and qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Tribal Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know during the application process.

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