General Practice
Job ID: 32440
Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC a Chenega Professional Services’ company, is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in support of Clinton Indian Health Clinic, in Clinton, OK. The Indian Health Service (IHS), a federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. Performs direct patient care, vital signs, scheduling, greeting patients and visitors, courteously, answering inquiries or requests, and directing them to the appropriate staff, room or department.
Screen for health measures, obtain medication from Pharmacy and administer to patient within their scope of practice.
Immunizations for pediatric and adult patients, preparing the patient for the Provider visit and managing the Providers scheduled patient load on a daily basis.
Obtains medical records for appointment prior to patients’ arrival. Checks the charts for completeness and places the necessary forms in the chart; updates the patient’s medical history if it is out of date, i.e. patient allergies, etc. Files reports in the patient’s chart and enter electronic information into Electronic Health Record.
Ensures that a Consent for treatment has been obtained from the patient prior to any invasive procedure
Interviews patients and obtains sufficient information necessary to determine primary need. Provides assistance or makes referrals if necessary to appropriate personnel when matter is outside of employee’s scope of assignment. Assures that patients are properly checked/logged into the clinic and patient forms are initiated using the automated system utilized by the facility.