Outpatient LPN: Patient Care & Care Coordination

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians provides outpatient ambulatory and home nursing services under supervision, promoting continuity of care and patient education.

The role coordinates services, monitors equipment, and supports preventive health maintenance. Requirements include a Michigan LPN license, successful background check, and pre-employment drug testing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; must have graduated from a Practical Nursing Program.
• LPN licensure in the State of Michigan; background check and pre-employment drug testing required.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, infection control, and patient confidentiality essential.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and handle multiple projects; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents direct patient care within the assigned workload.
• Assists in writing and implementing policies for Nursing and Health Division.
• Promotes safety and well-being of clients; plans and initiates nursing actions from assessments.
• Administers PO, IM, SQ, ID, IV medications and immunizations as ordered.
• Covers staff at other clinic locations as assigned; collaborates with medical team.

Skills

Nursing theory

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

EHR knowledge

Microsoft Word/Excel

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduated from a Practical Nursing Program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians provides outpatient ambulatory and home nursing services under supervision, promoting continuity of care and patient education.

The role coordinates services, monitors equipment, and supports preventive health maintenance. Requirements include a Michigan LPN license, successful background check, and pre-employment drug testing.