Resource Nurse Specialist -Public Health

Citizen Potawatomi Nation; Shawnee (OK); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Services seeks an LPN to assist the Infection Control/Public Health Coordinator with protocols, outreach, patient education, and nursing duties.

The role involves coordinating with public health for staff development, patient communications, and ensuring safety standards in a fast-paced clinical environment in Oklahoma. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Licensed in Oklahoma as an LPN.
• Experience in public health or clinical setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Assist the Infection Control/Public Health Coordinator with protocols and SOPs.
• Plan and attend outreach events/programs, internally and externally.
• Support Employee Health, Workers’ Compensation, PHIDDO system management, and STI/disease intervention case management.
• Notify patients by phone or mail regarding lab work or diagnostic testing.
• Provide patient instruction regarding medications, tests, lab results, and documents in the EHR.
• Witness consent forms and advance directives as needed.
• Deliver general nursing care within scope of practice.
• Assist in staff training to maintain high standards and safety.
• Provide staffing coverage in Public Health when needed.
• Coordinate supplies and equipment with the Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Ausbildung

LPN license

Oklahoma licensure

Tools

EHR system

Jobbeschreibung

Description

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Services

SUPERVISOR: Infection Control/ Public health Coordinator

FLSA: Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $21.00-$30.00

ALL FULL TIME POSITIONS: In addition to your pay, your salary also includes Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. The Biweekly deduction from employee paycheck is $40.00 for Employee Only, $95.00 Employee plus Children, $120.00 Employee plus Spouse, and $140.00 Employee plus family.

CPN Health Services personnel may be assigned to provide services to patients of all ages including but not limited to Indian Children and will require a criminal history background screening.

JOB SUMMARY:

To assist the Infection Control/Public Health Coordinator with assigned duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists the coordinator on protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Assists Infection Control/Public Health with planning/attending outreach events/programs, both internally and externally.
• Assist in oversight of Infection Control/Public Health responsibilities concerning Employee Health, Workers Compensation cases, PHIDDO system management, and assist with sti/disease intervention case management.
• Notify patients by phone or mail regarding lab work or diagnostic testing as directed by provider.
• Provide patient instruction/teaching regarding medications, diagnostic test, lab results, and documents within the electronic health record.
• Available to act as a witness in signing of consent forms and advance directives as needed.
• Performs all general nursing functions within scope of practice.
• Assist to enhance staff competencies through targeted training and continuous professional development initiatives to maintain high standards of professional skills, patient care, and patient safety.
• Provides staffing coverage in Public Health in the event of call in or vacancy.
• Coordinates with Infection Control/Public Health Coordinator for supplies and equipment need.
• Performs all other duties assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Perform other duties and projects as required by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately with patients, providers, and others.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patients encounters. o Excellent computer skills are needed.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

e Licensed in the State of Oklahoma as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

• Experience with public health.
• Experience in clinical setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.

e Stretching, bending, stooping, kneeling and some lifting may be required.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

e General clinical environment with frequent exposure to chemicals, bloodborne pathogens and patient body fluids.

• Normal health facility office environment but not limited to office only.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.