Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Podiatry

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing the highest quality nursing care to Oyate Health Center (OHC) patients.

Essential Functions

• Obtains the initial screening history on patients being seen in the clinic; performs visual assessment, observation, and some physical assessment, observing and recognizing unusual or complex problems and making proper disposition.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of the patient; explains procedures and treatments to the patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
• Aids medical provider during treatment and examination of patient when requested.
• Prepares patients for special laboratory tests, examinations, and treatments.
• Screens patients and assess health problems within the following categories: respiratory illness, abdominal, urological, musculoskeletal, and dermatological; assesses for chronic disease such as chronic back and shoulder pain, gastrointestinal problems, diabetes, and hypertension, and, refers appropriately to the physician for further evaluation and care.
• Collections specimens and orders appropriate laboratory and x-ray studies as authorized by the medical provider.
• Records accurate, timely and appropriate information in the patient’s electronic health record; documents observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures administered and status of coordinated activities between nursing and other professional disciplines.
• Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by medical provider and/or OHC policy, including patient and family instruction; notifies patient of lab results and provides nursing advice to patients.
• Teaches patients about the nature of illness, treatment and general health measures. Documents phone conversations and advice given.
• Directs the work of ancillary personnel providing them with consultation and teaching.
• Recommends personnel actions, clinical requirements, needs for additional equipment and supplies and environmental improvements to the Supervisory Nurse.
• Aids with referrals and/or follow-up care based on results of laboratory and x-ray reports, and the mental health and well-being of the patient as recommended by the medical provider.
• Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, code procedures, and established protocol.
• Participates in and directs Quality Assurance activities such as GPRA, PI, IPC, nursing audits/peer review, discharge planning, and infection control.
• Attends and participates in nursing staff meetings and in-service education programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and experience sufficient to understand the major duties of this position.
• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by any US State or Territory.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Must successfully pass a criminal and background check and a pre-employment drug screen.
• The GPTLHB is a tribal organization which follows tribal preference laws. It is our policy to give preference to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates over qualified non-native candidates in hiring decisions if all other qualifications are equal.
• Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment.
• Jobs require that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.