Registered Nurse - Elder Care

Starting Wage Range: $97,858.44/yr. - $127,796.59/yr.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in the management of the Elder Care Program (ECP) resident services, adhering to regulatory principles and the oversight of policies and procedures for the care of the elder and disabled residents.
• Coordinates ECPC activities in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Maintains and provides all data as requested and/or required.
• Accurately records resident information in designated documentation systems.
• Responsible for nursing, and caregiving staff competency-related activities to ensure safety and quality within the program.
• Collaborates with the supervisor for job descriptions, hiring and retention of nursing and caregiving staff.
• Provides clinical education and skill delegation to program staff.
• .Coordinates patient care with other departments/programs.
• Conducts assessments of potential residents and develops service plans, schedules and updates service information as indicated by resident need.
• Engages resident and family participation in service/care planning by explaining approaches and involving them in teaching programs. Conducts (or ensure occurrence of) on-going care conferences/assessments as per policies and procedures with family members/resident representatives.
• Monitors residents’ physical and mental functioning psychological well-being and nutritional status to ensure care needs are met in accordance with resident service plans. Notifies manager, physician and family and takes appropriate action when significant changes in condition occur.
• Participates in written plan of care for each resident and reviews resident’s medical nursing treatments to ensure that are in accordance with the resident’s care plan and wishes.
• Performs or coordinates direct resident care as necessary or appropriate.
• Assists with monthly resident meetings regarding the operation and governance of the program facilities.
• Collaborates and coordinates the monthly staffing schedule with appropriate staff to ensure adherence to policy and procedures and resident care needs are met at all times.
• Provides staff oversight to ensure safe practices are maintained per policy and procedure and reports back to supervisor/manager when concerns arise.
• Assists with new caregiver onboarding and ensures all tasks are signed off prior to the completion of training onboarding; as well as completes annual skills checklists with caregivers.

• Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience, and Licenses:

• Requires a current BSN or ASN from an accredited college or university.
• Requires a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse with a minimum of one (1) year experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Current Oregon Nursing License is required.
• Current CPR/BLS is required.
• OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Driving Requirements:

• Employees may be required to drive for work-related purposes and must maintain a valid Oregon

Driver’s License (ODL), meet company vehicle insurance requirements, and provide proof of personal vehicle insurance.

Qualifications,Registrations, and Certifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in wound care, phlebotomy, and catheter placement required.
• Must be detail oriented with ability to handle high patient volumes.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Must have knowledge of Registered Nursing scope of practice.
• Ability to operate and maintain medical equipment within the Elder Care Program.
• Must have knowledge and experience in use of computerized electronic health records and software applications.
• Working knowledge of sterile technique and special procedures applicable to care delivered.
• Requires working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, and basic health and safety precautions applicable to health clinic setting.
• Requires ability to explain and discuss difficult information, establish rapport, exercise patience and gain understanding.
• Adherences to the organization’s policies and procedures covering the privacy, access, and patient health information in compliance with Federal and state laws.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elders, care staff, and clinical staff.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Native American culture is required.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Continually requires the ability to express or receive detailed information or important instructions through oral communication.
• Continually requires working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm. Requires repetitive movement of wrists, hands and/or fingers. Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks.
• Requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of time, raising objects from a lower to a higher position and/or moving objects horizontally.
• Occasionally requires lifting of up to 40 pounds.
• This position is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions.

• Supports a safe work environment by performing all duties in accordance with Tribal safety policies and procedures, and Emergency Management Plan. 

• Due to the nature of the interactions with other employees and the public we serve, employees may be required to provide documentation of, or receive, certain health vaccinations.
• May be called upon to serve as a Disaster Reservist during emergencies.
• Local travel is occasionally required. Travel outside of the state is infrequently required.

Background Check:

• Candidates for this position will be subject to criminal and character background checks and may be subject to fingerprinting.