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Form of workPOSITION: Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse POSTING DATE:11/17/2023 Certified Medical Assistant LOCATION: S/M Health Center CLOSING DATE:11/24/2023 SALARY: LPN: Non-Exempt NEGOTIABLE CMA : Negotiable Every employee of Stockbridge Munsee Community is expected to present themselves in a professional manner to customers as well as other departments. Stockbridge Munsee Community strives to provide a provide a positive team environment where everyone contributes. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct and comprehensive nursing care in a rural outpatient and Ambulatory Care Facility under supervision of the Ambulatory Nurse Manager.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS: All employees of Stockbridge Munsee Community must meet the following qualification:1. Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug and health screening.2. Must be at least 18 years of age, unless otherwise stated on job description3.
Must maintain an acceptable departmental attendance record4. Must be able to work weekends, nights and holidays5. Must obtain and maintain Elder/Youth License as stated on job description.
DUTIES: Complete basic nursing procedures (e.g., vital signs, dressing changes, injections and immunizations) under the general supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Assist the medical provider and other medical staff with medical procedures (e.g., suturing, life support, casting, and diagnostic procedures) and examination of patients. Reinforce the teaching of patient/care treatment and follow-up done by a registered nurse or physician.
Provide patient support and assist in assuring the smooth flow of patients through the clinic, including answering telephone calls and transferring triage calls to a Registered Nurse (RN). Maintain complete and accurate medical records through the electronic health record system and/or paper chart appropriately (e.g., patient chart, growth charts, immunization). Maintains proper care of the exam room and sets up for treatments by checking supplies and equipment; cleaning room after each patient, sterilizing instruments and changing sterilizing solutions.
Perform an inventory of medical supplies and order as needed. Schedule patient appointments for specialty referrals as needed. Be a representative of the health care facility to the community.
Be aware of current policies and procedures and communicate any needs for review or revision. Plan and maintain own continuous professional and technical knowledge and growth through participation in professional, educational, and technical programs pertinent to area of interest. Must be reliable and prompt when reporting to work.
Required to attend job related, in-service, meetings, and training to maintain professional and technical knowledge May be required to satisfactorily complete an exam or other testing requirement(s) to determine skill proficiency. Must adhere to tribal law and other applicable laws as well as tribal personnel policies and procedures. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position.
The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor. Must maintain an acceptable departmental attendance record. Maintain licensure and certifications.
