Licensed Practical Nurse
Cherokee Nation Home Health Services
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
LPN
Posted Aug 19
What the listing says
Role
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- 1-3 years
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About this role
Cherokee Nation Home Health Services in a non-profit health care agency that has been in business for 40+ years. Although, our main office is located in Tahlequah (Cherokee County), we have clinical staff that that provides health care services to 14+ surrounding counties. You do not have to be Native American to apply for CNHHS.
A qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
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Some duties for an LPN include
Administering Medications and Treatments: Give prescribed oral, topical, and injectable medications, and perform routine treatments like wound care, dressing changes, and catheter care. Monitor Patient Vitals and Health Status: Accurately measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration), observe patients for changes in condition, and report and adverse reactions or critical changes to the Registered Nurse (RN) or physician. Document and Chart Patient Information: Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, including symptoms, care provided, and progress, ensuring clear communication within the healthcare team.
Educate Patients and Families: Provide basic health instructions and information to patients and their families regarding their condition, medication, diet, and self-care techniques. Collect Laboratory Samples: Collect blood, urine, or other specimens for laboratory testing as ordered by the physician.
Qualifications
Graduate of a state approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing. Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred Current state Drivers License Reliable transportation with current auto liability insurance
Benefits
- Monday-Friday
- Competitive Salary
- 401k with up to 3% match
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (100% paid by CNHHS)
- Medical Insurance (75% paid by CNHHS)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Aflac
- Mileage Reimbursement or company vehicle as available
- Monthly Cellphone Stipend
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 3+ weeks of Paid Time Off
Sourced from Cherokee Nation Home Health Services’ careers page.
Requirements
- Graduate of a state approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred
- Current state Drivers License
- Reliable transportation with current auto liability insurance
Benefits highlights
- Mileage reimbursement
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Cell phone reimbursement
Place
- City
- Tahlequah, Oklahoma
- Median rent
- $835/mo
- Local household income
- $49,581/yr
- State price level
- 12% below the national average
- Address
- 1630 N Cedar Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Oklahoma index 87.8, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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