Short Notice - Licensed Practical Nurse (RK-42782)

CLOSING DATE:     Open Continuously with weekly reviews

POSITION: S/N Licensed Practical Nurse

SALARY:                $44.37-$45.70 per hr DOE

REPORTS TO:      Director of Nursing

LOCATION:            Convalescent Center, Nespelem, WA 

Basic Functions:      This is a Non-Exempt position. Provide direct nursing care to the residents. Supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the NAC’s. Such supervision must be in accordance with all current federal, state, and tribal standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the facility. Provide the highest degree of care to each and every resident.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training: 

• Requires a current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Washington
• Requires 12 months of experience in a long term care facility, preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing, medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must report abuse and neglect to State Hotline as a mandated reporter.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions.
• Must be able to cover extra shifts when able, as this facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Must successfully clear an extensive Criminal History Background Inquiry and maintain throughout employment.
• Must maintain a State Drivers’ License and be eligible for the Tribes’ insurance throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires the ability to read, write, and understand the English language.
• Must be knowledgeable in Geriatrics and LTC setting and Chronic Diseases.
• Must be able to work and think independently.
• Must respect resident rights.
• Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such a weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet.
• Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.  In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances.  If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Ryan Kaas, HR Technician Senior, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem,