Registered Nurse

Definition

Definition: Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager primarily assigned to River People Health Center (RPHC). This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.

Essential Functions: Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Examples of Tasks

Tasks:

1. Direct Care: Performs nursing assessments and screenings.

• Obtains and documents health histories.
• Initiates patient education efforts and preventative health measures within scope of practice for professional registered nurse.
• Carries out medical provider orders.
• Initiates appropriate interventions according to health care priorities identified in conjunction with primary care provider.
• Administers medication as prescribed by physician or nurse practitioner.
• Monitors medications and determines efficacy of medications, side effects and drug interactions.
• Provides medication education to patients.
• Assists with HHS employee health efforts including annual influenza vaccination clinic.
• Participates as a member of multi-disciplinary consultation and review teams including case assignments.

2. Administration:Assures adherence to established policies, procedures and standing orders.

• Assists as needed with the coordination of all health related appointments and referrals.
• Coordinates health care aspect of patients if they transition to another facility, hospital, treatment center or other.
• Documents accurately, legibly and completely in Electronic Health Record (EHR), patient charts. Includes subjective and objective data, treatment provided, evaluation of treatment effectiveness and patient education provided.
• Develops and documents nursing care plans and interdisciplinary treatment plans.
• Establishes and maintains documentation and communication flow between staff at Salt River Clinic
• Appraises quality and effectiveness of documentation, education materials and equipment periodically and makes recommendations to clinic leadership for change when necessary.
• Follows through to ensure that agreed upon changes are implemented and maintained.
• Maintains program data.
• Prepares and submits required reports as needed.
• Participates in case staffing as required.

3. Miscellaneous: Performs other duties as assigned to maintain and enhance the health care program and Department of Health and Human Services service operation.

• Maintains professional knowledge and proficiency in nursing through continuing education, staff meetings, training and conferences, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of theory, principles and scope of practice for a professional registered nurse.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and agency laws and regulations governing professional nursing practice.
• Knowledge of health systems.
• Knowledge of current and emerging issues in Public Health.
• Knowledge of disease processes.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of theory and practices of management in nursing services.
• Knowledge of assessment, preventative and therapy procedures in a correctional setting.
• Knowledge of counseling theory and techniques plus learning principles and strategies.
• Knowledge of medical, public health and social service resources available to Native Americans including, but not limited to, Indian Health Service, Medicare, Medicaid, ALTCS, SSI, etc.
• Knowledge of public health practices and concerns.
• Knowledge of history, culture, laws, rules, customs and traditions of the Salt River Pima-MaricopaIndian Community.
• Skill assessing client needs and developing care plans.
• Skill observing, assessing and documenting patient behavior and progress.
• Skill with verbal and written communication and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and health professionals.
• Skill maintaining accurate records and compiling timely reports.
• Skill performing emergency medical procedures including first aid and Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• Skill applying professional nursing methods and techniques.
• Skill applying and interpreting federal, state, and agency laws and regulations governing professional nursing practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, subordinates, supervisors, health care professionals, Tribal officials and representatives of resource agencies.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to incorporate cultural differences, health beliefs and learning styles.
• Ability to identify and address programmatic problems.
• Ability to collect, analyze, report and use data.
• Ability to develop and implement program protocols.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet HIPPA requirements
• Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment including cellular phones, photocopiers, FAX machines, calculators and personal computers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience: An Associate Degree or Bachelor's in Science Degree, in Nursing from an accredited college or university and certification as a Registered Nurse(RN) required.
• Arizona Registered Nurse license required.
• Experience working with Native American Communities preferred.
• Experience working in a health clinic as a Registered Nurse preferred.
• Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and experience that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered.

Special Requirements

• May be required to work beyond normal business hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the "Community Code of Ordinances", Chapter 11, "Minors", Article X. "Investigation of Persons Working With Children".

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required:1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.