Community Health Nurse (RN)
Full Time
$23.92 an hour or more depending on qualifications
Grand Portage Reservation
Job Description
Job Title: Community Health Nurse RN
Department: Health Services/Clinic
Location: Grand Portage Health Services/Clinic (partner clinic to Sawtooth Mountain Clinic)
Reports To: Health Services/Clinic Director
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Salary Level: Grade 12 / $23.92 + DOQ
Summary:
Work as part of a team providing health care to patients at Grand Portage Health Services in the areas of clinical support, community public health, home care and emergent care with a special emphasis in maternal child health.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following.
Coordinate grant programs and be the lead nurse for the areas of maternal Child health including but not limited to programs and activities such as Follow Along, Child Birthing classes, WIC Child Safety, Family Spirit Home Visiting and Adolescent Health.
Coordinate the Infection Control program including policies, training, and maintaining current knowledge through attendance at meetings, trainings and contact with the appropriate state and federal agencies.
Provide community health support via education and clinics including but not limited to vaccination clinics and preventative screening.
Initiate nursing measures to prevent complications and/or minimize the effects of communicable disease(s).
Act as primary liaison concerning health issues with Head Start, Grand Portage Day Care and the local Charter School.
Maintain current and accurate charts for patients in required reporting systems.
Participate in the planning, development and implementation of agency public health programs and nursing policy and procedures.
Maintain Minnesota State Standards of Nursing Practice, License, professional development for clinical competency including certifications in CPR.
Participate in Wellness Fair, Kid’s Day, Rendezvous Days and other community events.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with all federal, state and tribal laws and policies relating to confidentiality, data privacy and information sharing.
Secondary Duties:
Provide nursing care within scope of practice as needed during physician clinic and beyond clinic. Activities include but are not limited to patient triage, IV med administration, suture removal, med box set up and foot care. Attend to walk-in patients; communicate with SCM triage nurse as necessary. Coordinate further care as needed.
Assist with pre-appointment care including blood draws, chart reviews, working with support staff to schedule lab draws.
Refer patients for further diagnostic treatment as ordered by physician. Coordinate with CHR as necessary.
Become certified and perform pre-employment UA’s.
Monitor medical equipment and supply use and inventories; order supplies as necessary.
Network and advocate for patient care with other Grand Portage service providers and health care providers through meetings, community health fairs and health related committees.
Assist with telephones and receptions.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
RN with current, valid licensure required. Maternal Child Health experience highly desired.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to work as part of a team.
Excellent inter-personal relationship, decision making and communication skills.
Understanding of and ability to work with various computer systems.
Willingness to work overtime and flexibility.
Knowledge of/experience working in American Indian Community; American Indian preference.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and to be insurable with Grand Portage Reservation auto insurance.
Email jenns@grandportage.com to apply!