Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Full Time
$19.24 an hour or more depending on qualifications
Grand Portage Reservation
Job Description
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Department: Health Services/Clinic
Location: Grand Portage Health Services/Clinic
Reports To: Community Health Nurse
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Salary Level: Grade 9 / $19.24 + DOQ
Summary:
Under the supervision of a professional nurse, the LPN gives nursing care to patients at home and participates in clinic activities; is responsible for recognizing and reporting significant changes in the patient’s progress to appropriate responsible persons, by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
On clinic day, screening and preparation of patients for examination by the provider. Take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure), brief history of chief complaint, allergies, and medications.
Assist physicians when needed in various sterile and non-sterile procedures.
Screen patients for immunization status, updating when necessary.
Use appropriate forms as deemed by provider (lab slips, referral forms, etc.)
Writes record of care and treatment given and records changes in patient’s condition.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments under close supervision according to agency policies.
Assists in physical examinations and other clinic activities.
Gives routine treatments within the scope of training received and abilities.
Teaches appropriate self-care as directed by the professional nurse. Patient education may include Diabetes information, prenatal education, and diet instruction, etc.
Assist with telephones, triage and reception.
Replenish medical supplies and stock clinic room.
Monitor medical equipment, supply use and inventories.
Participates in routine patient care work during home visits (lifting and moving patients, giving baths and feeding patients when necessary).
Observe patients and reports unusual conditions or behavior to the professional nurse.
Support CHR activities involving home visits, clinical assistance, transportation services, referral programs, pharmaceutical pick-up and delivery.
Daily data entry of patient care activities from PCC (Patient encounter form) into RPMS (Indian Health Record Patient Management System).
Alert Health Director of Contract Health Services/requirements for individual patient(s) for approval and eligibility purposes.
Assist with patient and those family members with application procedures and process of attaining alternate health resources, assist with completion of Workmen’s Compensation, Grand Portage First Report of Injury and other forms as needed for patient health care coverage/requirements/eligibility.
Network, liaison, and/or advocate for patient care working along with other Grand Portage service providers, other external health providers and contract health agencies.
Attains patient consent “Release of Information” and/or “Consent for Treatment” as deemed necessary.
Assist with daily communication of all clinical activities as part of the Health Care Team for Grand Portage Health Services. This includes morning conferencing of pertinent statistical activity and reviewing work day/week.
Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of agency programs and nursing policy and procedures for daily clinical activities.
Assist with ongoing health education and/or yearly events such as hearing assessments, head check, blood pressure and glucose monitoring events.
Other duties as required (annual Walk/Run, WIC, Well Child, Health Fairs).
MAINTAIN PATIENT AND CLINICAL CONFIDENTIALITY AT ALL COST.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Graduated from an accredited nursing program and possess current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Minnesota. The LPN will maintain Minnesota State Standards of Nursing Practice, license, and professional development for clinical competency. Current CPR certification will be maintained during employment. Basic computer skills are required. The LPN must have the ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages/ratios.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in health situations where information is limited. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance.
Knowledge of working in an Aboriginal health care setting
Knowledge of practical nursing theory and practices
Knowledge of Activities of Daily Living in the care of patients
Knowledge of measures that prevent the spread of disease
Knowledge of and ability to use sterilization equipment
Knowledge of sterile technique in the care of patients
Knowledge of first-aid to use in rendering assistance during emergencies
Willingness to perceive what tasks need to be done and initiate their accomplishments
Email jenns@grandportage.com to apply!