Women's Health LPN

KAW NATION POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE/REGISTERED NURSE WOMEN’S HEALTH PROGRAM

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: PROGRAM DIRECTOR/HEALTH DIRECTOR

CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: CHAIR

STATUS: Regular, full-time

LOCATION: Newkirk, OK

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in an outpatient primary care clinic preferred. Computer proficiency required. Must have a valid LPN license in the state of Oklahoma. Candidate must also possess professional and personal integrity, have respect and sensitivity for a culturally diverse population, and have excellent communication and people skills. Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver License. Must be able to pass a drug test upon employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide nursing services to patients under Provider direction and orders.

• Assist in patient flow (i.e. Lab draw, EKG, Assist with minor surgical procedures).

• Perform other medical procedures in accordance with licensure and as per Provider’s orders.

• Travel to various clinic sites with Provider to assist as needed to facilitate patient flow to increase quality patient care.

• Work with participating clinics to reach women eligible for the program.

• Work within the community to reach women eligible for the program.

• Maintain a mammogram schedule for Kanza Clinic. Secure a list of program eligible women from the mobile mammography day at each site for the Program Director.

• Remind women of their appointments, initial, follow-up, and re-screening with phone calls and mailings.

• Maintain a database for tracking and follow-up of appointments to ensure women follow through with appointments and help identify barriers for women.

• Attend health fairs and other community events to promote the program and assist with health promotion and disease awareness/prevention.

• Assist patients with referrals, appointments and follow-up procedures.

• Assist patients in advising of benefits and resources available.

• Order lab/medical supplies when needed.

• Ensure transportation is available for participants needing assistance.

• Assume any additional responsibilities when assigned by supervisor to help facilitate patient flow and increase quality patient care.

• All new hires will be required by the Kaw Nation to submit to a pre employment drug screen and background check. Failure to pass the drug screen or the background check will lead to withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment

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