Outreach Nurse (LPN\RN)

Outreach Nurse
JOB TITLE: Outreach Nurse-LVN
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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES:

1. Practice nursing with integrity.
2. Provide quality services to customers in a community setting with minimal supervision.
3. Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the customers' environment, physical and mental wellbeing.
4. Administer psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitor for adverse reactions.
5. Gain and maintain knowledge of proper AIMS assessment technique with assessment completion no less frequently than every 90 days for applicable customers.
6. Gain and maintain knowledge of venipuncture performance. Monitor customers for outstanding lab orders and complete as needed.
7. Provide pill packing, education and supervision to customers as required.
8. Meets require productivity of 60 hours of face-to-face contact each month.
9. Collaborate with all members of the person-centered treatment team to ensure best possible customer outcomes.
10. May perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing Services.

Trauma-informed:
A trauma-informed approach to care ?realizes the widespread impact of trauma and understands potential paths for recovery; recognizes the signs and symptoms of trauma in clients, families, staff, and others involved in the system; and responds by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices, and seeks to actively resist re-traumatization.? The six key principles of a trauma-informed approach include: safety; trustworthiness and transparency; peer support; collaboration and mutuality; empowerment, voice, and choice; and cultural, historical and gender issues (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [2014]).

The Three E's of Trauma: Events, Experiences, and Effects.
The Four R's: Key Assumptions in a Trauma Informed Approach ? Realization, Recognize, Respond, Resist Re-traumatization.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST:
Abilities required to perform the essential and marginal tasks of this job: Walking, Operating office equipment , Moderate lifting, 15-44lbs, Standing, Operating motor vehicle, Sitting, Ability to see, Identify colors, Moderate carrying, 15-44lbs, Twisting, Kneeling, Hearing (with aid), Straight pulling, Ability to write, Repeated bending, Ability to count, Reaching above shoulder, Ability to read, Simple grasping, Ability to tell time.
Work site and environmental conditions that apply to this job: Travel by car 90% of time, Outside, Inside, Excessive heat, Excessive cold, Excessive humidity, Slippery/uneven walking surfaces, Working closely with others, Excessive dampness/chill, Working alone.
CRED/PRIV REQUIRED: Yes DRIVING REQUIRED: Yes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, and COMPETENCY:

1. Program Specific: Must be self-directed with sound judgment under stressful situations. Ability to interview, screen, and evaluate clients; to counsel others; to educate others; prepare concise reports; and to maintain records. Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with community partners.
2. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with strong organizational skills and the ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization.
3. Task management: Ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently and to handle multiple priorities in a confidential environment. Must have strong attention to detail. Ability to plan and schedule work and implement directives without constant supervision. Must have good organizational skills to achieve multiple deadlines.
4. Confidentiality: Ability to maintain a strict standard of confidentiality in handling sensitive information, reports, and correspondence.
5. Conflict resolution: Ability to solve problems and resolve issues.
6. Interpersonal skills: Interacts with employees' contractors, customers, community, family members, referral sources, governmental sponsoring and funding entities, program auditors, advocacy groups, and the media. Ability to work collaboratively with a team of staff to accomplish the efficient operation of the program by assisting coworkers, as necessary, to meet client needs and contract requirements with no verified complaints. Ability to work cooperatively and productively with supervisor, individuals, co-workers, and groups of persons at all levels of activity, contributing to a strong spirit of teamwork. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies and the public using tact, courtesy, and good judgment.
7. Code of Conduct, CORE Values: Work behavior must be compatible with Center's Core Values, Culture, Mission and Vision statements, and Policies and Procedures contributing to an environment of problem solving, building trust, conflict resolution, and customer service. Adheres to the professional, ethical and legal requirements set forth in the Center's business Code of Conduct as well as the Corporate Compliance Plan.
8. Customer service: Demonstrates appropriate responsiveness to internal/external customer needs.
9. Dress code: Adherence to Center Dress Code to present a professional appearance and conduct when representing the Center.
10. Fleet: Completes fleet checklist as required. Reports all fleet problems directly to the Program Director within 24 hours of identifying problem. Uses GeoTab key fob in fleet vehicles and maintains road safety compliance.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR CONDITIONS:

1. Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. Liability insurance required.
2. Must be insurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business. Safe driving record as defined by Gulf Bend Center.
3. Must have computer experience to include Microsoft Word, Excel (beginner to intermediate level), Outlook, Teams, and Zoom. Ability to type 40 wpm. Ability to operate office equipment (copy machine, fax).
4. Must complete all training requirements prior to the due date. Attend required training and team (mgrs.: consortia) meetings. Relias training and any other training required for the role per Center policy.
5. Must maintain regular and reliable attendance, including compliance with the telework agreement. This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm or agreed upon hours 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of the program's processes. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Gulf Bend Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.