Elder Services - Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Elder Services - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

3010 Duct Cho St, Tacoma, WA 98404, USA

Posted Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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.

Open:
July 22, 2026

Close:
When Filled

Job Title:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Reports To:
Director of Nursing

Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time

Requisition: 931

* Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call  or email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Works under the direction of the Executive Director & the Director of Nursing. Participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care within the objectives, standards, and policies of the department and within the parameters of his/her scope of practice for Elders residing in the House of Respect. Cooperates with the members of the nursing and healthcare team.

• Provides direct and individualized nursing care to assigned Elders residing at the House of Respect under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
• Observes, documents and reports Elders condition and reaction to administered medications and treatments.
• Prepares, administers and records medications and treatments per provider’s orders and in accordance with the established protocols for LPN’s.
• Prepares equipment and assists during treatment, examination and testing of resident 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 Elders and their family. Helps patients understand the aging process and how it affects their life-styles.
• Assists patients in finding ways of adjusting to aging changes that will allow for a life-style as comfortable as the situation will permit.
• Maintains professional boundaries, ethics, and confidentiality of the client’s personal information, personal effects, safety, health and well-being.
• Maintains integrity and standard of personal ethics on and off the job, as not to call his/her trustworthiness with clients’ personal effects into question.
• 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.

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, however may occasionally serve as a first-line supervisor in the absence of the Executive Director of Elders Wellness Services or Director of Nursing and oversee the work of CNAs. This position may also provide on-the-job training or orientation to new hires or employees new to the department.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Must have and maintain a current Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license. Minimum two (2) years experience in Elder care within the…