Licensed Practical Nurse/CMA

Licensed Practical Nurse/CMA

The Licensed Practical Nurse/CMA provides direct and comprehensive nursing care in a rural outpatient and Ambulatory Care Facility under supervision of the Ambulatory Nurse Manager.

General responsibilities include:

• Complete basic nursing procedures (e.g., vital signs, dressing changes, injections and immunizations) under the general supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
• Assist the medical provider and other medical staff with medical procedures (e.g., suturing, life support, casting, and diagnostic procedures) and examination of patients.
• Reinforce the teaching of patient/care treatment and follow-up done by a registered nurse or physician.
• Provide patient support and assist in assuring the smooth flow of patients through the clinic, including answering telephone calls and transferring triage calls to a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records through the electronic health record system and/or paper chart appropriately (e.g., patient chart, growth charts, immunization).
• Maintains proper care of the exam room and sets up for treatments by checking supplies and equipment; cleaning room after each patient, sterilizing instruments and changing sterilizing solutions. Perform an inventory of medical supplies and order as needed.
• Schedule patient appointments for specialty referrals as needed.
• Be a representative of the health care facility to the community.
• Be aware of current policies and procedures and communicate any needs for review or revision.
• Plan and maintain own continuous professional and technical knowledge and growth through participation in professional, educational, and technical programs pertinent to area of interest.
• Must be reliable and prompt when reporting to work.
• Required to attend job related, in-service, meetings, and training to maintain professional and technical knowledge
• May be required to satisfactorily complete an exam or other testing requirement(s) to determine skill proficiency.
• Must adhere to tribal law and other applicable laws as well as tribal personnel policies and procedures.
• The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Must maintain an acceptable departmental attendance record.
• Maintain licensure and certifications.

Qualifications include:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Wisconsin.
• May also qualify with completion of a Medical Assistant program and state certification as a Medical Assistant.
• One year clinical experience preferred.
• Basic life support certification required
• Experience working with electronic medical record systems preferred.
• Able to demonstrate ability to utilize safe and proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to operate various types of medical equipment.
• Must be able to provide guidance to develop nursing policies and procedures
• Must be able to adhere to strict confidentiality in all matters.
• Must be knowledgeable of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Must submit and pass a background security check to meet the Elder/Youth License Requirement as it pertains to the position and the location of the department prior to and during the course of employment with the Stockbridge-Munsee Community.
• Must be willing to attend all applicable training.
• Must pass pre-employment drug and health screening. Must adhere to the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy during the course of employment.
• Must be eligible for coverage under the employer's liability insurance.
• Must have demonstrated ability to maintain satisfactory working record in any prior or current employment.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements of position.
• Must abide by departmental and organizational safety, testing, and uniform guidelines.

Special qualifications include:

• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to stand/walk for eight or more hours.
• Ability to use all senses to gather pertinent patient data.
• Work with little or no supervision once the duties are all learned.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to take direction and instruction from a variety of people.
• Have good telephone manners and patience with clients wishing to schedule an appointment, asking for records, or setting up orders and referrals.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients undergoing treatment in stressful situations.
• Requires exposure to communicable disease or body fluids.

We are a drug free employer. Candidates must pass drug screen and remain drug free.

The Stockbridge-Munsee Community operates as an equal opportunity employer except Indian Preference is given in accordance with the Employee Preference Policy Ordinance as permitted under federal law.