Elder Care Specialist

4 weeks ago

Tacoma, Washington, United States Puyallup Tribe of Indians Full time
Job Title: LPN Nurse for Elders

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.


Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled LPN Nurse to provide high-quality care to our elderly residents at the House of Respect. As a key member of our nursing team, you will work under the direction of the Executive Director & the Director of Nursing to plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans and provide direct and individualized nursing care to assigned residents.

Responsibilities:
  • Provides direct and individualized nursing care to assigned residents under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
  • Observes, documents, and reports residents' condition and reaction to administered medications and treatments.
  • Prepares, administers, and records medications and treatments per provider's orders and in accordance with established protocols for LPNs.
  • Prepares equipment and assists during treatment, examination, and testing of residents when necessary.
  • Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing care.
  • Participates in team conferences, sharing knowledge, information, and ideas among team members.
  • Participates with hospice/end-of-life care.
  • Records information concisely, accurately, and completely in a timely manner in the resident record, showing the resident's condition and nursing interventions.
  • Assists in ordering supplies on a weekly basis and/or as needed.
  • Assists in relevant health education for residents and their families, helping patients understand the aging process and how it affects their lifestyles.
  • Maintains professional boundaries, ethics, and confidentiality of clients' personal information, personal effects, safety, health, and well-being.
  • Keeps resident information confidential and follows internal procedures to ensure confidentiality is maintained.
  • Communicates frequently with supervisor and utilizes appropriate channels of communication.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Must have and maintain a current Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
  • Minimum one (1) year experience in Elder care within the last four (4) years.
  • Demonstrable triage and assessment skills.
  • Experience and/or ability to work with an Electronic Medical Health Record System.
  • Intermediate computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets required.
  • Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA, and other relevant policies.
  • Effectively incorporates confidentiality into daily work habits.
  • Follows facility policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability and knowledge to work closely with Tribal elders.
  • Must be able to treat members of the community with respect and dignity and be culturally sensitive.
  • Manages difficult and emotional situations tactfully.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level is usually moderate. The physical exertion is low to moderate. Work is performed in an office setting. There are frequent employee contacts and interruptions during the day.

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