Employment Opportunities

The ASTHA/LWSN/PlusCare clinic is an outpatient multi-disciplinary clinic established and managed by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. The ASTHA/LWSN/PlusCare clinics are an ambulatory clinic that provides direct care services to Native American and other patients. It may be a requirement of this position to travel and work at the PlusCare and/or Shawnee Clinic as needed, which are located in Norman and Shawnee, Oklahoma.

• Obtain patient history, weight, vital signs and assists in the assessment of patients for symptoms of illnesses.
• Provide practical nursing services according o=to established national and tribal standards, including the administration of medications.
• Document medical services provided in the patient’s chart including all observations, assessments, nursing interventions, physician orders, treatments plan, follow up instructions, telephone and web encounters.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities, surveys and peer reviews.
• Assist in the promotion of continuity of care by providing health instructions, patient education and collaborating with other tribal and local health providers.
• Assist with the provision of emergency medical treatment as instructed by a supervisor, including assignments relating to the Clinic Emergency Preparedness Plan.
• Prepare and submit required reports and records in a timely manner.
• Protect patient confidentiality according to nursing and tribal standards.
• Assist with patient intake and information including required eligibility documentation.
• Function as laboratory testing personnel, when needed, under CLIA guidelines.
• Safeguard confidentiality of the medical charts/records and complies with all local, state, and federal laws pertaining to medical records. Assures compliance with all HIPAA regulations concerning use, retrieval, storage, and sharing of medical records.
• Review and assist with managing referrals as needed.
• Assist in managing the patient schedule.
• Perform registration desk duties for when needed for the clinic.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Two years of practical nursing experience or equivalent background training including patient assessments, counseling, treating minor chronic diseases and acute emergencies.
• Graduation from high school and an accredited school of Practical Nursing conferring eligibility as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Maintain current and valid, Oklahoma license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Knowledge of fundamental nursing care principles, practices and procedures.
• Must have a basic knowledge of adverse symptoms and possess the ability to react in emergencies.

• Must be reliable, detailed oriented, capable of multi-tasking with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong professional customer-service interpersonal skills.
• Ability to relate well with co-workers and the general public.
• Ability to adjust to changing conditions.
• Must be computer literate required (Windows operating systems- (Microsoft Word, Excel).
• Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.

• Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, or walking; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, and stooping; good finger dexterity and sensory perception; frequent repetitive motions; as well as talking, hearing, and visual acuity are required.
• Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)
• Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs)

Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace