Employment Opportunities
Tribal Preference/Native American Preference /EEO
Indian preference applies to all positions, but all resumes will be accepted

Job Application in pdf format

Job Description

Division/Department: Tribal Health Programs

Location: Absentee Shawnee Tribal Clinic
                 2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive
                 Shawnee, OK. 74801

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse - Community Health & Prevention

Reports To: Ron McIntosh (Coordinator, Community Directed Grant)

Type of Position: Full time (Hourly)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Provide IHS standard of care of all diabetic patients.
• Documents all patient encounters.
• Ensures data is gathered and accurately documented in a timely manner demonstrating the utilization of the appropriate process to promote patient outcomes.
• Participates in activities to promote professional growth and self-development. Attends pertinent in-services, departmental and other meetings as requested by the immediate supervisor.
• Work closely with clinic staff in planning and evaluating patient needs and care.
• Work as a team member within the Department of Community Health & Prevention.
• Seek assistance from team members to confront complex challenges and/or problems.
• Conduct follow-up with patients.
• Ensure return appointments with Primary Care Physician, Dietitian, Fitness Specialist, Nurse, etc. to provide seamless and efficient care across the continuum.
• Assist patients in developing and meeting goals in areas of need and assist in developing treatment plans and assesses them regularly.
• Assess patient's formal and informal support systems; evaluate effectiveness of services provided, treatment and medication.
• Independently manages activities of caseload, while submitting monthly reports.
• Conducts home visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a LPN in good standing with the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
• Minimum one year experience working with diabetes patients, diabetes education and case management.
• Requires ability to multi-task, strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, familiarity with diabetes, and culturally sensitive to population and needs.
• Must demonstrate leadership skills, work independently in the absence of supervision, and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Drivers License.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free Workplace

POSTED DATE:
May 20, 2010

CLOSING DATE:
Until Filled