Position Details
Licensed Practical Nurse Outpatient Apply
Licensed Practical Nurse (Outpatient)
Local or Travel
Location: Pine Ridge, SD 57770
Pay Rate: $38 per hour + travel stipends
Shift:80 hours per 2-week rotation; variable clinic shifts (8- or 10-hour shifts). Flexibility required, including evenings, Sundays, and holidays as assigned.
Contract Length: Base period of 3 months, with option to extend
Benefits: $5.09 per hour for Health and Welfare, PTO, sick leave accrued, and holiday pay.
Requirements:
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Minimum 2 years of practical nursing experience in ambulatory or outpatient care
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Active, unrestricted LPN license in any U.S. state, DC, or U.S. territory
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Successful completion of NCLEX-PN
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BLS required; ACLS and PALS required or must be obtained prior to start (AHA)
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Ability to work across outpatient clinics, acute care, specialty clinics, pediatrics, and mobile units
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Ability to assist in emergency and cardiac arrest situations
Job Description:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care and clinical support services within outpatient and specialty clinic settings at the Pine Ridge Service Unit. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider, the LPN delivers safe, effective nursing care to patients of all ages while supporting clinic operations and maintaining compliance with Indian Health Service (IHS) standards.
Responsibilities:
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Provide direct nursing care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients within scope of practice
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Assist with patient intake, identification, vital signs, and nursing assessments
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Administer medications and vaccines as ordered and within LPN scope
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Perform venipuncture, specimen collection, wound care, catheter care, and dressing changes
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Assist with IV therapy, procedures, and treatments as permitted by policy
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Monitor patient conditions and promptly report changes to the RN or provider
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Support patient education and reinforce care instructions provided by clinical staff
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Document care, interventions, and patient responses accurately in EHR/RPMS
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Assist in emergency situations, including CPR and response to anaphylaxis
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Maintain a safe, clean clinical environment and perform equipment checks
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Float to various clinic departments as needed to meet service unit demands
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Adhere to IHS infection control, safety, and patient confidentiality standards
