LPN

Basic Function

Incumbent is responsible for providing professional nursing care under direction of staff RNs for patients receiving medical care following established best practices and standards.

General Responsibilities

• Works with the assigned care team to ensure patient health maintenance requirements are accurate, up to date, and documented appropriately.
• Proactively reviews schedule to meet caseload requirements, keep abreast of updates, and inform case managers and providers of any changes.
• Prepares patients for, and assists providers with, examinations and procedures related to direct patient care.
• Performs any/all nursing duties (within licensure) required to provide high quality patient care.
• Obtains pertinent clinical data from patients. Records information accurately and in a timely manner into the electronic health record.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with SNHS standards.
• Provides culturally sensitive care for patients of all ages.
• Responsible to handle appropriately any/all communications necessary for patient care, both incoming and outgoing.
• Documents all patient contacts according to regulations and policies.
• Generates reports as needed.
• Responsible for all general maintenance, housekeeping, material stocking, and cleaning as needed in order to maintain a clean and sanitary workplace for the delivery of patient care.
• Promotes a cooperative and cohesive workplace environment to maintain high quality services to patients.
• Participates and promotes PCMH guidelines and procedures.
• Responsible for any/all electronic health record functions and duties required for patient care.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, review of current literature, and various workshops as available.
• Upholds and promotes the value and integrity of the Seneca Nation Health System’s mission statement. Will promote SNHS in a positive manner.
• Provides care through a trauma-informed lens by incorporating key principles of both physical and psychological environment safety, trustworthiness and transparency, collaboration of decision-making during treatment plan developments, empowerment of patients by recognizing and building upon individual strengths, as well as recognizing and respecting the diversity of cultural backgrounds and sensitivity.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse NYS licensure required.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience required.
• Current CPR/BLS required.
• Experience in a large hospital, academic medical center, outpatient health care setting, or Indian Health Service (IHS)/tribal health, preferred.