Practical Nurse - Pawnee, United States - Department Of Health And Human Services

Description

Summary

This position is located in the Pawnee Indian Health Center located in Pawnee, OK. The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive nursing services for ambulatory patients of all age groups. Incumbent will report to the Supervisory Nurse.

This position is being re-advertised in order to solicit additional applications. Applicants who previously applied, need not to reapply unless they would like to update their application.

Duties

• Serves as a member of the health care team with an assigned complex patient load.
• 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.