Community Health Nurse - LPN, Guadalupe, AZ

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. The incumbent may perform duties in a variety of setting, in-home care, clinics, testing sites and immunization clinics

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. The incumbent may perform duties in a variety of setting, in-home care, clinics, testing sites and immunization clinics

• 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.
• assists with and coordinates educational classes related to community health.
• identifies areas of concern and refers for further services to other departments.
• act as an advocate for patient care during escorts to appointments and explaining diagnosis, treatment plans and follows up with the client.
• monitor and track health care needs of assigned patients; works with other medical providers to coordinate proper and effective care.
• coordinate 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.

required 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.

• clinical practices;
• apply general nursing practices;
• recognize and report patient health status;
• respond appropriately to emergency situations;
• follow written and verbal instruction;
• operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;
• good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

licensed as a practical nurse, plus two (2) of years nursing experience.

• experience as a nurse in a public health setting preferred;
• must possess and maintain a valid arizona drivers license;

• current arizona state license as a practical nurse (lpn); failure to maintain current license will result in termination;
• current tb test required;
• current first aid and cpr…