Practical Nurse

2 days ago

Sells, Arizona, United States Tohono O'odham Nation Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Practical Nurse to join our team at Tohono O'odham Nation Healthcare. As a key member of our inpatient unit, you will provide direct patient care services, including various tasks requiring specialized and non-standard procedural knowledge.

Responsibilities
  • Determine the nature and extent of health care required, including interpreting signs and symptoms specific to conditions reported by patients.
  • Takes immediate action to report abnormal vital signs, capillary blood glucose, or any symptoms or distress to the Charge Nurse or inpatient provider and arrange priority care.
  • Set up and operate specialized equipment for the care of patients.
  • Perform EKGs and other monitoring equipment, such as oxygen saturation and non-invasive blood pressure.
  • Administer IV fluids and pre-mixed IV antibiotics utilizing the IV infusion pumps.
  • Administer medications orally, intramuscularly, intravenously, and subcutaneously according to the five rights of medication administration, physician orders, and dosage standards.
  • Perform finger stick to perform capillary blood glucose.
  • Complete collection of bacteriologic specimens such as sputum, urine, feces, throat, and wound cultures.
  • Perform nursing procedures such as nasopharyngeal gastric suction, insertion of NG tubes, venipuncture, nebulized medications, and placement of indwelling Foley catheters, monitors oxygen therapy, monitors patients receiving IV therapy.
  • Apply practical knowledge of pharmacology to compute various units of measure and assess effects of multiple medications.
  • Set up and perform specific treatments as ordered by the provider.
  • Assist with the application of splints, casts, and other orthopedic equipment to treat orthopedic injuries.
  • Assist medical personnel with the setup of sterile procedures such as suturing, spinal taps, special tests, procedures, and minor surgical procedures.
  • Assist with emergencies by performing CPR and assisting medical personnel by managing equipment or supplies requested.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment by preparing examination rooms and tables.
  • Clean used instruments and dispose of waste materials.
  • Participate in nursing/clinic committees and performance improvement activities.
  • Transfer/accompanies patients via wheelchair or stretcher to other clinic areas for further care or diagnostic testing.
  • Participate in patient and family teaching by interpreting plans of care to patients and their families.
  • If capable, interprets for physician or nurse in languages such as Tohono O'odham or Spanish.
  • Collaborates with multidisciplinary health care team by interpreting the plan of care and interventions.
  • Utilizes the RPMS system to make appropriate follow-up appointments and enters information into RMPS patient care packages.
  • Assist nursing staff in the orientation of new personnel.
  • Coordinates patient care services with additional resources, agencies, or hospitals in the community.
  • Participate in the preparation of patient transfer, discharge planning, and discharge summaries.
Requirements
  • Successful completion of an accredited program in Practical Nursing or completion of a two-year degree program from an accredited community college, college, or university in practical nursing, and
  • One (1) year of work experience in the medical inpatient unit, or equivalent.
Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements
  • Must possess a current license and registration as a licensed practical nurse in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth, or Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
  • Must have current healthcare Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
  • Must possess Intravenous Therapy (IV) certification.
  • Must have a current immunization statement to include proof of a non-reactive tuberculosis skin test within the last year, proof of immunity for hepatitis B (Documentation of immunization does not prove immunity only a titer with a positive result is proof), within three months of hire.
  • Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background and a National FBI fingerprint check are required to determine suitability for employment, including a 39-month driving record.
  • May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
  • If required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
  • Based on the department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham language and English as a condition of employment.

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