Community Health Nurse - LPN, Guadalupe, AZ.
Job Summary
Duties of a Community Health Nurse LPN: provide direct patient care to include COVID related duties, conducting patient assessments, on-going case management, researching and locating additional resources, performing community outreach and education and acting as an advocate for appropriate patient care.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists with COVID testing, administering COVID vaccinations and documenting all encounters.
- Performs nursing tasks; provide patient care through home visits or clinical visits including: vital signs, nursing assessments (in collaboration with a RN), point of care testing, administering vaccinations and/or other injectable medications, medication management and education, development and implementation of a care plan and evaluating the need for supplies or ongoing patient education in addition to documenting in E.H.R.
- Affords assistance with and coordination of educational classes related to community health.
- Identifies areas of concern and refers for further services to other departments.
- Acts as an advocate for patient care during escorts to appointments and explaining diagnosis, treatment plans and follows up with the client.
- Maintains health care needs of assigned patients; works with other medical providers to coordinate proper and effective care.
- Coordination of referrals and follow up services with other Tribal departments; responds to patient and staff inquiries.
- Provides education for community members, promotes family health, helps prevent disease, and maintains health regimens.
- Document all encounters into E.H.R. system.
- Follows operating procedures and policies.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.
During this Time of the COVID Pandemic
The main focus is on testing and vaccination clinics. Full PPE is provided to ensure staff members' safety during this time.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- General nursing theories and practices;
- Tribal community health nursing care;
- Nursing services regulations and procedures;
- HIPAA and HPI regulations and standard procedures;
- Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.
Education, Certifications, and Experience
- Required: Licensed as a Practical Nurse, plus two (2) of years nursing experience.
- Preferred: Experience as a nurse in a public health setting.
- Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Drivers License.
- Required: Current Arizona State License as a Practical Nurse (LPN); failure to maintain current license will result in termination.
- Required: Current TB Test required.
- Required: Current First Aid and CPR Certification.
- Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.
- Required: Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card; failure to maintain a current Level 1 Clearance Card will result in termination.
Special Requirements
- The Pascua Yaqui Tribe provides 22 days of Paid Time Off which increases with years of service and 15 paid Holidays per year.
- We offer a comprehensive healthcare benefit package that surpasses or rivals the biggest organizations in Tucson.
- We encourage you to stay healthy by providing an onsite Wellness Center.
- The Tribe offers a 401(k) Plan with a generous match in which you're immediately vested along with a profit sharing plan after one year of employment.
- Sworn police and and fire employees are eligible to make Pre-Tax and After-Tax contirbutions to the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement Systems ("PSPRS").
Required Question
01 Do you have current Arizona State License as a Practical Nurse (LPN)?
Yes
No
02 Do you have 2 years of experience as a nurse in a public health setting?
Yes
No
03 Do you possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License?
Yes
No
04 Are you able to pass a TB skin test?
Yes
No
05 Do you have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card or be able to obtain the Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card within ninety (90) days of hire?
Yes
No