LPN — Community Health & Patient Education

The Indian Health Service; Kyle (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Indian Health Service seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver compassionate care within a mission-driven environment serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role emphasizes medication administration, patient assessment, family education, and collaboration on holistic care plans.

Qualifications include an active LPN license and strong clinical nursing skills. A recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates; healthcare professionals should

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in the United States or compact license where applicable.
• Demonstrated clinical nursing skills and ability to document patient care.
• Ability to educate patients and families on disease processes and self-care.

Responsibilities

• Observe, record, and report changes in patient condition and contribute to the patient care plan.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for effects; document responses.
• Recognize urgent situations and initiate basic life support until help arrives.
• Provide education to patients and families on treatments and self-care.
• Establish therapeutic relationships that maintain privacy and dignity in care.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Patient education

Emergency response

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

The Indian Health Service seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver compassionate care within a mission-driven environment serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role emphasizes medication administration, patient assessment, family education, and collaboration on holistic care plans.

Qualifications include an active LPN license and strong clinical nursing skills. A recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates; healthcare professionals should