Job Description:

Locations: Lac du Flambeau, WI Type:Tribal Salary Range:Salary Negotiable Open Period:11/21/2023 until filled Summary:Competitive salary and benefits. Duties:1. Performs general nursing care to patients of all ages within the scope of a Licensed Practical Nurse and in accordance with the Wisconsin Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses. 2. Prepares equipment and assists provider during treatment, examination and testing of patients. 3. Maintains and reviews patient's records, charts, and other pertinent information including, but not limited to chart preparation and medication reconciliation. 4. Greets patients and prepares them for provider examination. Screens patients for appropriate information. 5. Prepares and administers immunizations and medication to adults and pediatric patients as directed and in the appropriate manner. Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to provider. 6. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests and then informs patients of test and examination results. 7. Arranges for patient transfer and admission to acute care facility including contacting facility's nursing supervisor for a hospital room and providing report to admitting nurse. 8. Identifies patients that will benefit from care coordination or Clinical Social Worker. 9. Assists in booking appointments and ensures preference is given to patients of designated provider to provide coordinated care. 10. Responds appropriately to incoming telephone calls in a timely manner. 11. Prepare rooms, sterilize instruments, equipment or supplies; stock exam rooms and ensures the exam room is clean and supplies are not outdated. 12. Responsible for proper handling and storage of all medications and immunizations stored in the clinical area. 13. Order ancillary testing in the electronic health record. 14. Preforms ECG's and presents results to health care provider. 15. Attends required meetings, professional development, and training, as well as participates in committees as requested. 16. Maintains patient privacy and security as required by HIPAA standards. 17. Identifies appropriate quality controls for assigned areas or responsibility and ensures that monitoring as well as process improvement is occurring. 18. Assists in policy and procedure review for applicable department. 19. Works toward achieving implementation of AAAHC certification and conducts appropriate follow up. 20. Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position. 21. Other related duties as required. Qualifications:Qualifications: Must hold a current Wisconsin Practical Nurse License with no restrictions or violations with the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing. Will accept individuals who have fulfilled the requirements of an accredited Practical Nursing program and are awaiting state board testing and licensing. Practical Nurse applicants must obtain a Wisconsin Practical Nurse license within four months of hire. One year's Certified Medical Assistant experience in a family practice is required. Salary: $18.00-$22.00/hr. depending on qualifications. Work Type:Permanent, Full Announcement #:Lac du Flambeau, Licensed Practical Nurse