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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Summary
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) works in the assigned Medical Clinic under the supervision of the Lead LVN and the Public Health Nurse (PHN) and/or Registered Nurse (RN) The LVN will work in conjunction with the Quality Management (QM) department to meet Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) standards. Works as a team player with the Medical staff to collect data and monitor Medical QM activity. Possess the knowledge of and understands clinic policy and procedures. The LVN is responsible for documentation regarding the dispensing of medications, lab work and equipment calibration and maintenance. Assists in the development of and abide by policies, procedures and protocols in all patient care situations. Assists with training of the medical staff and provides patient care education.
Responsibilities
1. Takes the responsibility for the management of patient careareas and equipment. Assists in theordering of suppliesandstocking/cleaning exam rooms.
2. Ensures theconfidentiality,security,and safety of patient records,and complies with the requirements of the Indian Health Services (his) Privacy Act .
3. Works under theClinic Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Registered Nurse in the dispensing of medications, setting upforminor surgeries andassisting,and ensuring informedconsent is signed.
4. Prepares and administer medications (intramuscular, intradermal and subcutaneous injections).
5. Appropriately and sufficiently records patient information asrequiredby the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
6. Is competent in providing medical and nursing support services, ex; assessment, patienteducation, laboratory services, phlebotomy, medication administration, therapeutic services, andemergency care.
7. Displays age specificcompetence in working with: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Adolescents,Early Adult, Young Adult, Middle Adult,and Geriatric (elder).
8. Cooperatively serves as a member of the AccreditationContinuous Quality Improvement Committee (ACQI), and works in conjunction with the QM Department to meet AAAHC Ambulatory Health Care Standards.
9. Collects data andmonitors medical QMactivities,and reports findings, outcomes,and progress to theACQI Committee or as directed to the Karuk Health Board.
10. Serves on healthcommittees asrequested and/or required.
11. Maintains logs onreferrals,medications, lab test, equipment calibration andmaintenance. Reports malfunctioning equipment.
12. Acts as a liaison between the provider andspecialty offices, pharmacies, patients, and families.
13. Exhibits skill in developing and providing training,guidance or help tomedical staff andother employees asnecessary.
14. Assists in the coordination of organizationwide functions oractivities.
15. Routine duties shall include providing nursing services, and other healthcare-related services in homes, schools, clinics, job sites, and other communitylocationswithin the Karuk Tribe’s Service Areas.
Standard Conduct
- Adheres to Tribe's and Program's confidentiality and personnel policies.
- Be available for local and out of the area travel as required for job related training and various activities.
- Attends all required meetings, trainings and functions.
- Be polite and maintain a priority system in accepting other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Native American youth and family members in culturally diverse environments.
- Displays the ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees and the public.
- Demonstrates the ability to manage time well and work under stressful conditions with an even temperament.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Additional Qualifications
LVN’s with previous experience working in an ambulatory care clinic/acute care setting preferred.
Requirements
1. Must have graduated from an accredited School of Nursing and possess a current State of California License from the California Board of Vocational Nursing Psychiatric Technicians.
2. Must have current certification in Basic Life Support/ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BLS/CPR) or be willing to obtain within 6 months of accepting position. Must receive post license training and certification in Intravenous (IV) Therapy and Blood draw if not already certified in these skills within 1 year of employment
3. Must adhere to the Confidentiality and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) policies.
4. Must provide documentation of immunity to measles, and rubella, or become vaccinated with the recommended vaccine and hepatitis B vaccine and test for Tuberculosis (TB) per National Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. Must have an annual health examination.
Tribal Preference Policy
In accordance with the TERO Ordinance 93-0-01, Tribal Preference will be observed in hiring.
Veteran's Preference
It is the policy of the Karuk Tribe to provide preference in hiring to qualified applicants claiming Veteran’s Preference who have been discharged from the United States Armed Forces with honorable or under honorable conditions.
Application Instructions
Ayukii!
Applications will be accepted by the Human Resource Department (Open until filled unless indicated there is a closing date.)
Please direct questions to the Human Resources Manager, Lisa Henderson at her cell at (530)-643-0410. Or by email at: humanresources@karuk.us.
To automatically submit your application please click Apply Now and follow the instructions. Or you can submit via email by sending your completed application and required forms to: humanresources@karuk.us.
If you are having difficulties or need assistance with filling out the application electronically, you can visit one of the Karuk Community Computer Centers located in all three of our communities.
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