Practical Nurse

The Indian Health Service

Pawnee (OK)

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USD 47.000 - 74.000

Tempo pieno

10 giorni fa

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Descrizione del lavoro

The Indian Health Service in Pawnee, Oklahoma is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing services to ambulatory patients at the Pawnee Indian Health Center. The role reports to the Supervisory Nurse and offers a recruitment incentive; a REAL ID will be required.

Responsibilities include vital signs, medication administration, documentation in the EHR, and assisting physicians with procedures to support patient care plans.

Competenze

Education requirements are specified with transcripts encouraged; official transcripts may be required later.
Applicants must meet accreditation/education criteria as described by the agency.

Mansioni

Take vital signs and document patient pain perception.
Administer medications and assist physicians with procedures.
Document lab results and support the patient care plan in the EHR.

Descrizione del lavoro

Department: Department of Health and Human Services

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides comprehensive nursing services to ambulatory patients at the Pawnee Indian Health Center in Pawnee, Oklahoma. The position reports to the Supervisory Nurse. Recruitment or relocation incentive of $5,000 may be authorized with a one year service agreement. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Performs a wide range of diagnostic support duties, which includes taking vital signs, documenting patient's pain perception, obtaining specimens, administering medications, receiving and recording lab results, positioning patients and assisting physicians with procedures. Supports patient and/or family in the integration of the patient plan of care toward changes to improve health.

Observes and documents pertinent information regarding patient status in the electronic health record. Participates in planning patient care that is consistent with accepted nursing standards and in compliance with prescribed medical treatment plan. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Practical Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)

Requirements & Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $46655 - $73625/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-31.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.