Licensed Practical Nurse — Impactful Community Care

The Indian Health Service; Wanblee (SD); On-site; CAD 99,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care and contribute to holistic care plans for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

You will observe, record, and report changes in patients, administer medications, respond to emergencies, educate patients and families, and establish therapeutic relationships that respect privacy and dignity.

Qualifications

• Current active license to practice as a practical nurse.
• Experience in nursing care in clinical settings is preferred.
• Ability to perform and document medication administration and patient monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Observe, record, and report changes in patients' condition.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies and initiate basic life support.
• Provide patient and family education on health conditions and self-care.
• Establish therapeutic relationships that respect privacy and dignity.

Skills

LPN licensure

Nursing care

Patient education

Emergency response

Education

Practical nursing program

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care and contribute to holistic care plans for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

You will observe, record, and report changes in patients, administer medications, respond to emergencies, educate patients and families, and establish therapeutic relationships that respect privacy and dignity.