Elder Services - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Puyallup Tribe of Indians•Tacoma, WA

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of the Executive Director and Director of Nursing, providing care to Elders residing at the House of Respect. The LPN participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care within departmental objectives, standards, policies, and the limits of the LPN’s scope of practice, and cooperates with the nursing and healthcare team. The role provides direct, individualized nursing care; observes and reports residents’ conditions and responses to medications and treatments; administers and records medications and treatments according to provider orders and established protocols; and assists with examinations, testing, and other treatment. The LPN contributes to care planning and team conferences, participates in hospice and end-of-life care, maintains accurate and timely resident records, helps order supplies, and supports health education and adjustment to aging for Elders and their families. The position emphasizes confidentiality, professional boundaries, ethical conduct, resident safety and well-being, effective communication, and culturally sensitive care. The role has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may occasionally oversee CNAs when senior nursing leadership is absent and may provide on-the-job training or orientation to employees. This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week. Salary is based on a salary matrix; the posting directs applicants to contact the employer for accurate salary information.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Hold and maintain a current Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
Have a minimum of two years of Elder care experience within the last four years.
Demonstrate triage and assessment skills.
Have experience with or the ability to work with an Electronic Medical Health Record System.
Have intermediate computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets.
Understand HIPAA and other relevant policies, incorporate confidentiality into daily work habits, and follow facility policies and procedures.
Exercise appropriate judgment and make independent decisions in routine client-care matters.
Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and commitment to departmental goals and vision; prioritize client needs and provide excellent care in the client’s home or residence.
Maintain ethical conduct, integrity, honesty, professionalism, and respect for clients’ privacy, personal effects, safety, health, and well-being.
Maintain attendance and punctuality, follow dress codes as requested, and participate in required meetings and activities.
Effectively convey and receive information and directions; demonstrate good verbal and written communication; read and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively with Elders, residents, and family members.
Calculate figures and amounts including proportions and percentages and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Solve practical problems involving concrete variables and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance, and sign a release allowing the employer to obtain a Washington State Driving Abstract.
Have or obtain CPR/First Aid certification within the first 90 days of employment.
Submit to and pass a criminal background check before employment and periodically after employment.
Be able to treat community members with respect and dignity, work closely with Tribal Elders, demonstrate cultural sensitivity, and manage difficult and emotional situations tactfully.
Meet the physical requirements of the position, including frequent lifting or moving up to 100 pounds, performing one-person transfers in routine and emergency situations, and repositioning a bedbound patient alone.
Be able to tolerate periodic contact with dog or cat hair, dust, mold, mildew, and household cleaning solutions.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, individualized nursing care to assigned Elders at the House of Respect under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
Observe, document, and report Elders’ conditions and reactions to medications and treatments.
Prepare, administer, and record medications and treatments according to provider orders and established LPN protocols.
Prepare equipment and assist during resident treatments, examinations, and testing as needed.
Share responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care plans and care.
Participate in team conferences and share knowledge, information, and ideas with team members.
Participate in hospice and end-of-life care.
Record resident conditions and nursing interventions accurately, completely, concisely, and promptly in resident records.
Assist with ordering supplies weekly and as needed.
Assist with health education for Elders and their families, including helping residents understand aging and adjust to changes in ways that support comfort and lifestyle.
Maintain professional boundaries, ethics, confidentiality, and the safety, health, and well-being of residents.
Communicate frequently with the supervisor and use appropriate communication channels.
Follow facility policies and procedures, protect resident privacy, and maintain confidentiality of resident information.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, required in-services, departmental activities, and other requested meetings.
Organize workload and use materials, equipment, and time safely and cost-effectively to complete responsibilities in a timely manner.
Occasionally serve as a first-line supervisor in the absence of the Executive Director of Elders Wellness Services or Director of Nursing and oversee CNAs.
Provide on-the-job training or orientation to new hires or employees new to the department.
Perform other duties as assigned.