KIckapoo Health Clinic LPN

Position Title

Licensed Practical Nurse

Full-Time

Kickapoo Health Center

Health Clinic Director

This individual is responsible for ensuring the well-being of patients and for providing a positive, supportive environment of care for patients.

• Responsible for the delivery of medical services.
• Responsible for assessing, screening and triaging patients and for maintaining medical records related to each patient care encounter.
• Assess medical status of new clients, perform on‑going assessments, and implement physician orders in a timely manner.
• Participate in the orientation of clients to the program and facility.
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor for adverse effects.
• Communicate effectively and professionally to patients and other health‑care professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Maintain records for immunization reporting.
• Perform and submit monthly immunization reports.
• Responsible for ordering, receiving and stocking supplies.
• Perform blood draws and prepare specimens for submission to outside laboratory.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Adopt and adhere to patient care protocols in accordance with national and Area Office IHS standards of practice.

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing care.
• Ability to provide leadership necessary to ensure a positive team approach.
• Ability to maintain detailed records.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships.

• Must have a current Kansas Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Must have completed all required training for a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must have current CPR certification.

Preference in filing vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to non‑Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible.