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Digital Online A/S

Licensed Practical Nurse

Digital Online A/S, Blanding, Utah, United States, 84511

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Description: We are looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to work in our Community Health Center in Southeastern Utah. Our clinic is a dynamic place to work, practice, and grow. We have 4 primary care health centers and deliver integrated services including behavioral health, Pharmacy, Dental, specialty referrals, chronic disease management, health education, and much, much more.

Location: Blanding, Utah

Employment type: Full-time

Responsibilities

Reduce the risk of infections

Educate patient regarding their healthcare and the healthcare system for patient/family to effectively care for patient

Perform nursing assessment and identify pertinent information to verbalize to provider

Review and implement primary care provider orders

Safely administer medications

Perform nursing evaluation and follow-up with patient for continued comprehensive care

Participate in ongoing education and training

Assign and delegate tasks appropriately when necessary and accept assignments and delegated tasks when necessary according to Utah Nurse Practice Act

Requirements

One year certificate from an accredited college or university

Licensed Practical Nurse certification within state of Utah

Must be able to safely lift, push and pull fifty (50) pounds or more above waist

Two years of clinical nursing experience

Key Performance Indicators

Maintain proper hand-hygiene

Use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommendations

Perform low-level disinfection of medical equipment, devices and supplies

Properly sterilize equipment and supplies

Maintain supplies, including stocking and ordering new supplies

Properly dispose of expired or damaged supplies, medical equipment and devices

Remove all expired medication/injectable and products in crash cart and place order with administrator or pharmacist for replacement

Assist patient with scheduling appointments

Follow up with patients who miss appointments

Address patient telephone inquiries by evaluating and responding to the patient's problems and questions

Educate patient about healthcare system, what to expect, how to prepare, and be self-empowered

Confirm medical records are available in patient chart before follow-up appointments

Screen patient for depression, changes in tobacco use, caffeine use, diet, health literacy level, preferred method of learning, and medication allergies

Obtain patient's vital signs, pain level and weight

Educate patients about immunizations verbally, and provide written Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS)

Collect samples for testing and follow-up needs with patients

Interview patient to determine medical problem/condition and document in chart for provider

Assemble and use oxygen supplies

Order diagnostic procedures and labs as directed by primary care provider with verbal order read back

Write prescriptions at provider's request with verbal read-back of order

Update patients on their immunization schedule according to CDC recommendations

Dress wounds, apply hot or cold compresses as ordered

Educate patient about medication side-effects, disease, comorbidities, family planning and wellness

Administer medications as prescribed, orally, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injection, and document time and amount in patient’s chart

Observe patient(s) and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the provider

Follow up with patients on lab results, including scheduling of any additional tests

Write referrals with verbal read back of order for patients through insurance and other physician offices and follow-up

Attend mandatory monthly meetings

Locate and attend meetings, online webinars, conferences and training that emphasize your role/responsibilities

Locate articles and stay up to date on latest evidence-based practice regarding your role/responsibilities

Complete yearly competencies as assigned by supervisor

Ensure that delegated tasks are non-complex and personnel are adequately trained before delegating

Ensure that personnel have effectively demonstrated an assigned task as learned

Ensure that personnel can perform an assigned task safely and that the patient is safe for personnel to carry out the task

Provide appropriate supervision during implementation of an assigned task

Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care plans from assignments and modify as needed

Assign to other Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) as appropriate

Delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) after RN assessment and in accordance with the plan of care

Licenses, Certifications

Must possess a valid driver’s license

Must successfully pass a criminal background check

Must obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification

Must receive annual influenza vaccination

Must receive annual tuberculin skin test

In accordance with Navajo Nation and Federal law, UNHS has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA). The NPEA has the following preferences: enrolled Navajo (must have a CIB); applicant married to an enrolled Navajo and who has lived on the NN for more than a year; everyone else (all other tribes and non-Indians).

The Utah Navajo Health System, Inc. (UNHS) is a Tribal Organization and requires proof of immunizations prior to employment or during employment. Immunizations/vaccinations include, but are not limited to: MMR; Hepatitis B; PPD skin testing; Tdap; Varicella; Annual influenza vaccine; and any other vaccinations as requested.

UNHS hires in accordance with NPEA and EEOC standards.

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