Community Health Nurse - LPN, Guadalupe, AZ.

Duties

• Provide direct patient care, including COVID-related duties.
• Conduct patient assessments and on-going case management.
• Research and locate additional resources.
• Perform community outreach and education.
• Act as an advocate for appropriate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assists with COVID testing and vaccinations.
• Performs nursing tasks such as vital signs, nursing assessments, point of care testing, administering vaccinations, and medication management.
• Develops and implements a care plan and evaluates the need for supplies or ongoing patient education.
• Coordinates 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 explains diagnosis, treatment plans, and follows up with the client.
• Maintains health care needs of assigned patients and coordinates care with other medical providers.
• Collaborates with other departments to coordinate referrals and follow-up services.
• Provides education for community members and promotes family health.
• Prevents disease and maintains health regimens.
• Documents all encounters into the EHR system.
• Follows operating procedures and policies.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Practical Nurse, plus two (2) years of nursing experience.
• Experience as a nurse in a public health setting preferred.
• Valid Arizona Drivers License.

Skills

• Knowledge of general nursing theories and practices.
• Tribal community health nursing care.
• Nursing services regulations and procedures.
• HIPAA and HPI regulations and standard procedures.
• Knowledge of Yaqui culture, customs, resources, and traditions or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of clinical practices.
• Ability to recognize and report patient health status.
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Full PPE provided to ensure safety during the pandemic.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on department needs.