Outreach Nurse

WORKSITE LOCATION:

GBC Regional Plaza, 6502 Nursery Drive, Suite 100, Victoria TX 77904

STARTING PAY:

$18.69 EEOC CODE: Professional FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SHIFT:

Fulltime; Hours may vary based on customer needs.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Outreach Nurse is a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) capable of practicing in a person-centered, family-centered, and trauma-informed manner. The Outreach Nurse will work closely with the other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team to achieve a wholistic approach to care.

DEGREE AND/OR CERTIFICATION:

Required: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; a current, uninfringed license to practice vocational nursing (LVN) in the State of Texas; at least three years' experience in nursing. Preferred: Hospital or home health experience. 2.Providequality services to customers in a community setting with minimal supervision. 3.Conducta comprehensive assessment of the customers' environment, physical and mentalwellbeing. 4.Administerpsychotropic medications as prescribed, monitor for adverse reactions. 5.Gainand maintain knowledge of proper AIMS assessment technique with assessmentcompletion no less frequently than every 90 days for applicable customers. 6.Gainand maintain knowledge of venipuncture performance. Monitor customers foroutstanding lab orders and complete as needed. 7.Providepill packing, education and supervision to customers as required. 8.Meetsrequire productivity of 60 hours of face-to-face contact each month. 9.Collaboratewith all members of the person-centered treatment team to ensure best possiblecustomer outcomes. 10. May perform other duties asassigned by the Director of Nursing Services. Atrauma-informed approach to care ?realizes the widespread impact of trauma andunderstands potential paths for recovery; recognizes the signs and symptoms oftrauma in clients, families, staff, and others involved in the system; andresponds by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures,and practices, and seeks to actively resist re-traumatization.? The six keyprinciples of a trauma-informed approach include: safety; trustworthiness andtransparency; peer support; collaboration and mutuality; empowerment, voice,and choice; and cultural, historical and gender issues (Substance Abuse andMental Health Services Administration [2014]). TheThree E's of Trauma: Events, Experiences, and Effects. TheFour R's: Key Assumptions in a Trauma Informed Approach ? Realization,Recognize, Respond, Resist Re-traumatization. PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS and ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST: Abilitiesrequired to perform the essential and marginal tasks of this job: Walking, Operating office equipment, Moderate lifting, 15-44lbs, Standing, Operating motor vehicle, Sitting, Abilityto see, Identify colors, Moderate carrying, 15-44lbs, Twisting, Kneeling, Hearing(with aid), Straight pulling, Ability to write, Repeated bending, Ability tocount, Reaching above shoulder, Ability to read, Simple grasping, Ability totell time. Worksite and environmental conditions that apply to this job: Travel by car 90% of time, Outside,Inside, Excessive heat, Excessive cold, Excessive humidity, Slippery/unevenwalking surfaces, Working closely with others, Excessive dampness/chill, Workingalone. CRED/PRIV REQUIRED: Yes DRIVING REQUIRED: Yes KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, and COMPETENCY:

1. ProgramSpecific: Must be self-directed with sound judgment under stressful situations.Ability to interview, screen, and evaluate clients; to counsel others; to educateothers; prepare concise reports; and to maintain records. Ability to developand maintain professional relationships with community partners.
2. Communication:Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly andeffectively with strong organizational skills and the ability to interfaceeffectively with all levels of the organization.
3. Taskmanagement: Ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently and to handlemultiple priorities in a confidential environment. Must have strong attentionto detail. Ability to plan and schedulework and implement directives without constant supervision. Must have goodorganizational skills to achieve multiple deadlines.

1. Conflictresolution: Ability to solve problems and resolve issues.
2. Interpersonalskills: Interacts with employees' contractors, customers, community, familymembers, referral sources, governmental sponsoring and funding entities,program auditors, advocacy groups, and the media. Ability to workcollaboratively with a team of staff to accomplish the efficient operation ofthe program by assisting coworkers, as necessary, to meet client needs andcontract requirements with no verified complaints. Ability to workcooperatively and productively with supervisor, individuals, co-workers, andgroups of persons at all levels of activity, contributing to a strong spirit ofteamwork. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationshipswith staff, other agencies and the public using tact, courtesy, and goodjudgment.
3. Codeof Conduct, CORE Values: Work behavior must be compatible with Center's CoreValues, Culture, Mission and Vision statements, and Policies and Procedurescontributing to an environment of problem solving, building trust, conflictresolution, and customer service. Adheres to the professional,ethical and legal requirements set forth in the Center's business Code ofConduct as well as the Corporate Compliance Plan.
4. Customerservice: Demonstratesappropriate responsiveness to internal/external customer needs.
5. Dresscode: Adherence to Center Dress Code to present a professional appearance andconduct when representing the Center.
6. Fleet:Completes fleet checklist as required. Reports all fleet problemsdirectly to the Program Director within 24 hours of identifying problem. Uses GeoTab key fob in fleet vehicles andmaintains road safety compliance.

2.Mustbe insurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Centervehicle or drives personal car on Center business. Safe driving record asdefined by Gulf Bend Center. Gulf Bend Center provides equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color,religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protectedveteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all termsand conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,compensation, and training.

OTHERDUTIES

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