Community Health Nurse

Community Health NurseProvides nursing care, health counseling, screening, and education to individuals, families, and groups in the wider community with a focus on patient independence and health promotion. Assesses patient health problems and needs, develops and implements nursing care plans, and maintains medical records. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition. Provides clinical assistance at the Perkins Family Clinic when needed.Essential duties and responsibilities include:Providing health related counseling on the prevention of communicable diseases; coordinating health programs with outside organizations and agencies; introducing general health related information and instruction to individuals, families, and community groups.Administering a variety of pre-examination tests including skin tests, blood tests, and other tests used in determining communicable disease; providing information and education to patients before and after tests as necessary.Maintaining open channels of communication and clear flow of information between all appropriate PFC providers, PFC administration, and all relevant facilities.Providing health related information on the prevention of communicable diseases; coordinating health programs with outside organizations and agencies; providing general health related information and instruction to individuals, families, and community groups.Assessing and evaluating patient's response to treatment and medication.Advising patients on available and appropriate medical and social services available.Keeping accurate patient records; maintaining confidentiality at all times.Staying abreast of new trends and innovations in the areas of disease prevention and treatment, chronic diseases.Compiling and submitting necessary medical/statistical reports and data in a timely fashion.Applying basic time management and patient care coordination skills to effectively provide nursing and health care services.Participating and/or leading as needed, in quality improvement activities.Acting as a resource and providing leadership to community groups and co-workers.Assisting in research and investigation of communicable diseases when requested.Conducting home visitation to patients and families per program guidelines and as appropriate.May assess, plan, and implement care, evaluate patient's response to plan, make changes in plan as appropriate.Coordinating and administering employee health requirements for the Perkins Family Clinic.Supervising the scope of work of the Community Health Representative.Performing related duties and responsibilities as required.Requirements:Bachelor's degree with a major in nursing.R.N. or B.S.N. License.Must have in-depth knowledge of home/community health services and case management.Must have previous experience in giving immunizations and doing patient assessments for health prevention, health promotion, and health maintenance needs. Must have knowledge of Utilization Management.Two years registered nursing experience including one year of community health nursing experience in community outreach programs associated with the Native American culture.Certificates:CPR and First Aid Certification.Active Driver's License.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge and understanding of Principles, procedures, methods, and techniques of nursing practice.Knowledge of medical terminology.Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA) in regard to confidentiality and the release of medical information.Ability to assess and evaluate patient's response to treatment and medication.Ability to interview patients prior to examinations in order to assess their health status.Ability to work with others on an individual basis utilizing high interpersonal skills.Must be able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, and policies.Ability to educate patients on a variety of health care related issues.Ability to provide responsible health and nursing care, including health education.Ability to document patient activities using electronic medical record applications.Ability to prepare and administer immunizations and vaccines.Ability to administer a variety of pre-examination tests.Ability to administer first aid.Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel) and internet resources.Conditions of Employment:The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma operates a drug-free workplace.Must submit to and pass applicable drug test.Must pass background investigations for suitability of character identified in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.Negative Annual TB testing results.Hepatitis A&B, Tdap, MMR, and Varicella vaccinations, proof of previous vaccinations or proof of positive titer.