Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse

POSITION TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Tribal Health

SUPERVISOR: RNII or Director of Nursing

GRADE: NE13 $25.18 ($52,374.40) - $37.76 ($78,540.80)

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision the Licensed Practical Nurse provides simple and complex care to all types of patients in accordance with the accepted standards of approved nursing care. Confers with the Advanced Practice Nurse and/or Physician on patient problems, any uncertainty in methods of procedure and all incidents that might affect patients, personnel, or visitors adversely. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Performs patient screening and triage, obtains patient health history.

· Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness, i.e. in laboratory, exam rooms, and central supply.

· Administers medications and/or immunizations orally and by injection.

· Guides and instructs patients in self-care activities i.e. personal hygiene, nutrition, family planning, and grooming needs.

· Sets up and operates specialized equipment for care of patients (i.e., EKG, suction, inhalation therapy, spirometry, etc.).

· Assists Physician/Clinical Nurse in the application of life saving techniques in emergency cases.

· Applies dressings and bandages as directed, removes sutures; charts pertinent notes in accordance with standards; gives of a variety of irrigations under direction.

· Collects and prepares lab specimens i.e. blood, urine, stool, sputum, etc.

· Draws blood, performs procedures for laboratory tests and EKG’s, and makes referrals to other care providers as needed.

· Provides Health screening and health education for groups and individuals as indicated and assists in organizing and implementation of immunization program.

· Maintains inventory in laboratory and supply room and patient exam rooms.

· Maintains professional knowledge and proficiency.

· May be utilized in the absence of a Medical Assistant, or in a Telemedicine or Community Health role.

· Assists immediate Supervisor in preparing for Clinic accreditation requirements (AAAHC, TJC).

Performs other duties as required