Tribal Adult Resources Nurse (LVN)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Tribal Adult Resources Nurse (LVN)

Department/Division: Administration

Status: Full-Time

Salary: Hourly / DOE

Supervisor: Chairman

Benefits
Employer PaidMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401KRetirement Plan (Eligibility afterone year service). Companymatches half of employee's contribution up to 7%

Vacation Earnupto 13 days per year for FT employees

Sick LeaveEarnupto 13 days per year for FT employees

Life InsuranceThe Company provides up to $25,000.00

POSITION SUMMARY:

Applicants must have an active LVN or RN license and be in good standing. The Tribal Adult Nurse will work as part of the tribal member's overall health care team and is responsible for performing routine technical nursing duties and assists with other related duties involved in providing patient care for at-risk Tribal adult dependents. Duties may include: responding to reports of suspected "elder" and "dependent adult" abuse, including neglect, self-neglect, and financial abuse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains a variety of confidential information (e.g., medical information, completed standard forms, records of communication, contact information, certificates, determinations, referrals, and requests made, caseload logs, photographs, or any other service-related information/documents, etc.) by organizing hardcopy data using a Departmental case management format and electronic data utilizing computerized systems in order to document information and ensure the security of the documents in accordance with Tribal regulations and Department policies and procedures.
• Offers client(s) various services provided by Tribal Adult Services and/or community resources (e.g., LVN level nursing services, coordination of care, and immediate and ongoing assessments and referrals, etc.) throughout the life of the referral/case in order to address the client's or family's immediate or long-term basic needs and monitors compliance with case plan activities by helping clients identify their needs for other services and by either providing the client pertinent information to obtain the assistance or coordinating with other departments or agencies/community resources to arrange for service delivery.
• General responsibilities may include feeding patients, assisting with bathing and grooming, giving injections and medication, caring for wounds, recording vital signs, tracking medical history, monitoring health status, and keeping detailed documents on patient progress.
• Educate Elders on health and wellness issues. Provide Adult centered education to, advocate for individuals living in the community to the full extent of your training, plan, organize, develop, facilitate, and direct activities that are of interest to the individuals in order to provide meaningful ways to spend time as recreation, exercise, relationship-building, and enjoyment. Services are provided in accordance with the individual's assessment, personal preferences, and care plan goals.
• Manage multiple Tribal Elders and Adults with needs at the same time, requiring multiple home visits. Communicate with the family to provide resources and support, as well as relay information to doctors and other healthcare professionals who are part of the treatment plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chairman.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents and support agencies.
• Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to enter and retrieve data using computer systems, systems applications, and other office equipment.
• Ability to work well with people, organize, follow MD orders, and document properly
• Demonstrates quality-evidenced based nursing care to adult.
• Ability to initiate emergency protocols in response to patient situations.
• Be in good physical and emotional condition, with the ability to properly care for your patient.
• Ability to performs duties as outlined in the plan of care with expertise and diligence.
• Ability to prepare, administer, and record medications per MD order, agency protocols.
• Adheres to agency standards of care, policies, and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current California unrestricted license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in good standing. Prefer two (2) years of supervised clinical experience, preferably with elders and adult dependents.
• A minimum of one year of experience in an acute care facility.
• Current CPR certification
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a Livescans background check, if requested.
• Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license.
• Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a Drug-Free workplace (including Marijuana) as a condition of employment with the Pala Band of Mission Indians. Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing during employment.
• Must be culturally competent with high ethical behavior.
• Indian preference will apply. The Pala Band of Mission Indians will give hiring preference to fully qualified applicants that are Pala Tribal Members.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

All employees are expected to follow the Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendums.