Licensed Practical Nurse/Community Health Representative (LPN/CHR)

Job Announcement: HR2025:116
Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse/Community Health Representative (LPN/CHR)
Advertising: Publicly
Department: Health
Division: Health & Human Services
Immediate Supervisor: Manager–Community Health & Education
Department Director: Director-Clinical Operations
Employment Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Regular Full–Time
Mandatory Reporter: Yes
Background Check Required: Yes (data-sensitive)**
Opening Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Closing Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.

The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.

Overview
In our hourly positions, we look for dedicated individuals who value respect, take pride in accountability, and embrace a culture of collaboration and excellence. As an integral part of our team, you will contribute to a positive and supportive environment where every effort is appreciated, and every role is essential. Your commitment to upholding our values and maintaining a strong work ethic will help us achieve shared success.

Primary Objectives
The Licensed Practical Nurse/Community Health Representative (LPN/CHR) is a key line-level position responsible for providing community-based nursing services to clients with a variety of needs under the direction and supervision of the Community Health & Education. Health areas emphasized are diabetes, hypertension/cardiovascular disease, and gerontology. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position. PCI Employees are expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable programs and departmental objectives, as assigned.
This role plays a strong commitment to understanding and embracing the Poarch Creek Indians Values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.

Essential Functions

• Monitors health status of patients, such as those with chronic disease, i.e. diabetes, in a community/home setting and health education activities; making referrals, monitoring patient health status, and serving as a patient advocate.
• Provides technical nursing care for patients in a community/home setting, according to current and approved Standards of Care.
• Gathers and reports accurate and thorough patient information to Community Health & Education Director and other members of the health care team.
• Participates in community-based health promotion/disease prevention activities as required, i.e., health screenings and health education programs.
• Provides technical nursing care for clinic patients and support to clinic providers on an as needed basis.
• Adheres to Alabama Board of Nursing Scope of practice for LPN’s.
• Follows principles of infection control practices per policy.
• Maintains yearly competency and continuing education requirements.
• Conducts home visits according to Priority List outlined in Community Health’s Policies and Procedures.
• Documents the outcome of patient interactions using the SOAP format and putting the information in the EHR.
• Assists with keeping the community abreast of policy changes/eligibility requirements as assigned.
• Submits necessary reports, leave requests, etc. to Community Health & Education Director in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person.

Job Requirements

• One (1) year nursing experience in home health required.
• Current State of Alabama LPN License required or compact state license. Must obtain licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Alabama within ninety (90) days of date of hire.
• Must maintain current professional licensure in Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain licensure within ninety (90) days of date of hire.
• Must possess certification of “Mandatory Reporter Training” or obtain certification during the first week of employment.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and an insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.

Core Competencies Required

• Must be able to uphold client confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and the Privacy Act.
• Knowledge of interviewing skills relevant to patient/family assessments in a home, hospital or other community setting.
• Must have a working knowledge of computers and electronic health records, with the ability to work in a Windows environment with various software programs such as Microsoft Office software and etc.
• Ability to work in a high-performance, fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Adept at multi-tasking, have unquestionable integrity, with an uncompromising commitment to quality.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and independently.
• Must possess good eyesight (with or without corrective lenses), good manual dexterity, ability to bend, lift, and stand for periods of time.
• Ability to accurately measure blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, finger stick blood sugar, height, weight, and provide other appropriate nursing skills as outlined by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed; flexible in regards to accommodating emergency visits as needed.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to adequately and successfully perform all duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Ability to remain engaged until assignments are completed and overcome obstacles.
• Takes accountability for performance and results.
• Open and honest communicator and follows policies and procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

• The starting pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset.
• Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include the following - medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and other voluntarily insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistant Program (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, 401K with matching, bonuses, and COLA increase.

Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application.

**Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.