FT Rotating RN/LPN

FT Rotating RN/LPN

Department: Medical

FLSA Status: Full Time/Non-Exempt                                                          

Work Schedule: TBD

Reports to: Medical Director

Pay Range: $31.50-52.01/hour (DOQ/DOE) 

The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations is a youth residential treatment facility which provides a safe and caring healing environment for adolescents.  Located on 51 acres, our wellness program provides a peaceful environment for treatment balanced in traditional, cultural and spiritual values and practices. These values and practices foster respect, honesty, generosity, strong cultural identification and hope for positive life changes.  The Healing Lodge treatment program integrates traditional, spiritual and cultural values with chemical dependency and mental health counseling to create a holistic approach toward healing. Residents include both Native American and non-Native from all areas of the country.

 Benefits

·         Full Medical, Dental and Vision benefits after 60 days employment

o   HL7N pays 100% of the insurance premium for Full-time Employees (32 hours+).  

o   HL7N pays 100% of the Employees $5,000 deduction utilizing the Difference Debit Card 

o   HL7N pays 100% of the Employees Dental and Vision expenses up to $1,000 utilizing the Difference Debit Card.  

·         $75,000 Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability after 90 days. HL7N pays 100% of the premium for Full-Time employees (32+ hours. 

·         Annually Employees receive 12 paid holidays; 20 Paid-Time-Off (PTO) days per year after the employee has been employed FTE (32 hrs.+) and achieve successful 90-days performance evaluation rating. 

·         403(b) Thrift Savings Plan with the HL7N maximum pension contribution of 4%, completed 12 months of employment (at least 1,000 hrs.) and successful performance evaluation rating.  

·         Healing Lodge employment may qualify for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program as well as loan repayment through Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)  

The Rotating RN/LPN provides nursing assessments and triage to appropriate level of care to meet medical needs, including health and medication education to adolescent residents. Assists Medical Director in ensuring agency-wide program compliance with requirements and government reporting regulations affecting overall facility function (e.g., CARF, JCAHO, WAC, IHS, WA State Dept. of Health).  This position maintains medical records and other mandated documentation in accordance with state regulations for a residential treatment facility. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1.       Performs nursing intake assessment on residents within 24 hours of admission.

2.       Performs daily assessments of medical complaints, including making appropriate referrals.

3.        Assists with scheduling appointments, communicating with Medical Director and Behavioral Health Director, and informing treatment team of resident status. 

4.       Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established policies, procedures, guidelines and standards as observed by medical director.

5.       Provides nursing recommendations for resident discharge planning.

6.       Educates residents and staff regarding medications, treatment plan, and diagnostic tests.

7.       Performs first aid procedures including dressings, medications, and suture removal. 

8.       Receives and transcribes new orders and updates medication administration records daily.

9.       Obtains medications from pharmacy as necessary.

10.   Routinely checks for expired medications and reorders if necessary.

11.   Maintains medical records for review by Medical Director and State inspectors.

12.   Collects and prepares laboratory specimens for courier pick up, arranges for onsite lab draws, and performs in house diagnostic tests (i.e. pregnancy test, drug screen, glucose monitoring).

13.   Reviews lab reports and discusses results with Medical Director (if appropriate) and will advise the treatment team of health issues impacting resident’s participation.

14.   Routinely conducts inventory audits of medical supplies and medical instruments and equipment and re-order or replace as needed. 

15.   Routinely check refrigerator log and calibration.

16.   Dispose of biohazard waste according to OSHA/WISHA standards and HL7N policy.

17.   Provide group education with residents on topics such as sex education, CPR, hygiene and health related matters.

18.   Assist in ensuring medical department meets all licensing, contractual, and quality assurance standards/requirements.

19.   Participates in overall facility and program quality improvement process.

20.   “Standing doctor’s orders”:  Maintains current all records of active/inactive Standing Doctors Orders.

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:

·         Current State of Washington Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with three years of experience

·         Ability to function within the framework of a multi-disciplinary team approach to treatment

·         Ability to handle stressful situations

·         Experience working with Native American adolescents preferred

·         Training and work experience in an adolescent residential treatment environment preferred 

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have basic knowledge in MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.   

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; sit, stand, and walk; and lift up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. 

 Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is generally performed in an indoor office and/or patient care environment.  The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate; normal-level conversation occurring frequently.

 Healing Lodge Indian Preference Hiring Statement

The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations shall give preference in employment for all work performed to enrolled members of federally recognized Tribes. If the Healing Lodge is unable to fill its employment opening with qualified Indian applicants those employment openings may then be filled by other qualified applicants. 

Employment is contingent upon participation and favorable results in the following pre-employment requirements: Drug Screen, Background Checks, Reference Checks, Driver’s License Verification (if applicable), Education Verification and License Certification Verification.