Elder Services - RN - Community Health Nurse

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 10, 2025 Close: Open Until Filled
Job Title: RN - Community Health Department: Elders Services
Reports To: Executive Director of Elder Services Hours: 40hrs/WK – FT
Salary: DOQ + Benefits*

Salaries are market competitive. For Accurate salary information, call (253)-573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov.
*The 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.

Additional Application Requirement:
Must submit a copy of any medical license of Washington state that is applicable to the position.

Position Summary:
Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Elder Services, this position is responsible to assist with planning, organizing, developing and directing the day to day operations in the Elders community department. The employee is responsible for assessments, care coordination, advocacy, telephone triage, development of care plans and related duties. Also, under the general direction of the Executive Director of Elder Services, the employee is responsible to provide nursing care for Elders as approved by Supervisor. This position will share after hours on call services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assists with reviewing and updating policies and procedures, and makes recommendations related to Community health needs.
2. Conducts intakes, develops care plans and makes appropriate referrals for Tribal Elders who require financial or other social service assistance.
3. Perform case-finding, health teaching, health counseling and the coordination of care with the primary health providers and any other professional involved in patient care, using telecommunications such as phone, email, fax, web-based programs.
4. Responsible for implementing and conducting orientation and in-service training for department staff and participates in guidance and educational programs for self and staff.
5. Participates as assigned with other Tribal entities on various committees, task forces, etc. with regard to improving elder care within the community.
6. Compiles statistical data and writes narrative reports summarizing quality management findings/outcomes, performance issues/standards, use of services, etc.
7. Provides casework and group work services to elders and vulnerable adults in the community through interviews of clients in crisis, assessment of needs and evaluation of available resources.
8. Works closely with families and/or designated POA/guardian to coordinate appropriate clinical services for the elder.
9. Identify and resolve barriers to promote interdisciplinary collaboration for elder care needs.
10. Ensure that the care team and the process of care is sustainable long-term and provide a caring relationship to elders and families. Coordinate meetings for timely, clinical decision making and optimal handovers across the continuum of care
11. Develops and promotes a staff philosophy that encourages elders to do things for themselves and retain feelings of independence and self-esteem.
12. Develops strategies to achieve department goals and objectives; understands need to adapt to changing conditions and priorities.
13. Participates in the hiring of departmental personnel and promptly completes performance evaluations, directs training needs and works to correct inappropriate staff behaviors Trains staff on the importance of trustworthiness and confidentiality with regard to their jobs and working with elders and their families.
14. Displays a willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making processes; makes timely decisions.
15. Provides general nursing care/coordination in the home using a biopsychosocial approach.
16. Performs accurate assessment of elders’ health conditions and needs and prepares brief nursing care plans when necessary.
17. Educate elders, families and the community on self-care and well-being concepts and practices.
18. Conducts home, hospital or other healthcare community visits regularly throughout the work week or as needed.
19. Follows instructions and responds promptly to management direction.
20. Ensures accurate and timely documentation of visits/en