Licensed Practical Nurse (HRC)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

SCOPE :

Provide nursing care to program participants; provide oversight to duties performed by certified housing / medical techs in this scope; provides individualized nursing care to guests residing at the Lewis Center, Annex and / or Western sites (as needed), or guests who come in during non-traditional hours; and contribute to the mission of Goodwill by providing a safe environment for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, guided by established standards and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Conduct health screening assessments for all newly admitted guests upon admission.
• Documents and collects all medications from every guest upon admission; explains our medication policies to the guest (or guides housing / med techs in this process). Follows agency policy for locking narcotic medications.
• Ensures all medications are counted with a 2nd staff present and that the medication logs are being completed accurately and completely. Ensures staff follow policy of counting all medications at shift change with 2 staff present. Notifies the Senior Director and / or Associate Director of any medication variances found and / or if policy was not followed.
• For Lewis Center and Western shelter sites, ensures every guest is seen by a nurse and / or doctor at the Health Care District (or other provider) within 24-48 hours of admission (for Lewis Center) and within 7-10 days (for the Annex and Western shelter sites) to receive a full medical screening / clearance, TB and / or other communicable disease testing / assessment and HIV screening, if indicated.
• Tracks the TB testing of all guests and ensures all guests had their PPD read within the required time frame. If positive, coordinates scheduling an appointment for a blood test in a timely manner and ensures the guest attended the appointment. Follows up to receive the results of the blood test in a timely manner. If positive, coordinates an appointment with the Department of Health for further screening in a timely manner.
• For Lewis Center and Western Shelter sites, follows-up with the Health Care District or other provider in a timely manner to receive screening and test results and files the documentation in the guest's chart within 48 hours of receipt.
• Provide oversight and training to Housing / Med Techs assigned to assist guests with medication observation.
• Provide nursing care to shelter guests. Arranges for medical care of guests as necessary / appropriate.
• Expected to provide coverage and / or work additional hours when necessary to support the Lewis Center, Annex and / or Western Shelter sites when there are absences and / or vacancies.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes for any / all services and enters into client track within 48 hours of occurrence of service provided.
• Instruct participants in self-care techniques.
• Monitor / Observe the self-administration of medication by participants.
• Maintain the MOR; ensure all staff are following protocol in completing the logs; file logs into the guest's charge upon exit from the facility within 3 business days of exit.
• Report changes in participant health conditions to administrators, along with documented report, as required.
• Report issues relating to medical care and conditions of the shelter guests to administration.
• Participate in various meetings with GGI staff and others to receive guidance on program changes or enhancements.
• Provide assistance with other general department activities. Perform any range of departmental assignments or special projects as requested.

OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED :

Computer and usual peripherals, word processing, spreadsheets and software programs, and office equipment, safety equipment, automobile, large passenger van or wheelchair accessible van, as required.