RN/LPN

Position: Registered Nurse (RN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Reports to: Clinical Director/ Clinic RN/BSN Nurse Manager

Pay Description: FT/Non-Exempt

Summary: Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director/ Clinic RN/BSN Nurse Manager, applies nursing skills in the care and treatment of patients while also conducting outreach to and advocacy for the homeless population. The RN/LPN will be responsible for providing quality care of patients in a safe, effective, efficient manner and to act as a liaison between clients and their families and health, mental health, and social service providers. Also, coordination of medications ordered through Drug Assistance Program. In addition, the RN/LPN assists the Foothills Active Day Center Director with management responsibilities, including monitoring the health needs of participants as needed.

Qualifications

Education, Experience & Training: 
RN or LPN licensure required; CPR Certification required. 

 

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. Position requires occasional or frequent moderate physical activity. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use hands to manipulate, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and push/pull/exert force up to 150 pounds. Consideration for accommodating lifting restrictions may be provided on a case-by-case basis. 

 

Other Requirements: 

Must have a valid driver’s license and the flexibility and willingness to change schedules and duties as needed according to staff availability.  Must be willing to travel the service area as needed. Travel is primarily local or within the service area during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. TB test is required. Agency policy regarding drug and alcohol testing and criminal background checks applies to this position. Must maintain a high level of professionalism, demonstrated by a positive attitude, ability to function as a team member, and a commitment to the overall mission of the agency.