Registered Nurse
Location: Kenai Alaska
Description: Kenaitze Indian Tribe is presently looking of Registered Nurse right now, this career will be placed in Alaska. For complete informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. KENAITZE INDIAN TRIBE'S PURPOSE, VALUES VISIONMissionTo assure Kahtnuht'ana Dena'ina thrive forever.Kahtnuht'ana Dena'ina Values: These are the beliefs and principles that define our people and will assure our fu! ture as a tribe: Family: honoring and sustaining health and happiness of family as a first responsibilityStewardship: respectful use of land, resources and all creationsSpiritual Beliefs: acknowledging the existence of a higher power and respecting spiritual beliefs Education: passing down cultural knowledge and traditions and supporting formal educationVision: By 2025, the Kahtnuht'ana Dena'ina have enhanced strengthened the prosperity, health, and culture of their people Tribe by: Working towards united effort with Native organizations other governments that impact our peopleDeveloping implementing a Tribal education systemLiving our traditional values practicesEmpower our sovereigntyContinuing to demonstrate resiliencyStriving for excellence in all of our programsElevating the wellness of our people Using our talents resources to ensure we are able to take care of ourselves share with othersPOSITION SUMMARY: The role of the Registered Nurse (RN) is to support the medical! assistants by providing leadership, training, and assistance ! as needed. This position works closely with healthcare providers giving support in procedures and exams. It will be the sole responsibility of the RN to conduct annual well visits, administer IV's, and provide wound care for patients. QUALIFICATIONS: (Consideration may be given for equivalent knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience)Registered Nurse in the state of Alaska.5 years experience in nursing.Experience with Microsoft Office applications and electronic health records.CPR certification required, or within three months of hire.Experience working with or living among Native Americans preferred.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide training and leadership to medical assistants regarding basic medical and clericalprocedures before and after examination including taking of vital signs, medical history update, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, recording of EKG's, dressing changes, medication administration and dispensing, immunization administration, sched! uling patient appointments and procedures, faxing prescriptions, and documentation of care in health record.Facilitate a team huddle each morning with medical assistants.Serve as the immunization coordinator, insuring the clinic adheres to all federal and state mandated guidelines, using good judgment and answering any immunization related questions for staff and patients. Conduct annual well visits, screening for health risk factors and charting in EHR as required. Work with staff to make referrals for patients needing specialized care as a result of the annual well visit.Performs basic Health Coaching and patient education as directed by the provider and available evidence-based guidelines.Administer IV's as prescribed by providers.Obtain training and perform wound vac's for patients as needed.Obtain certification and perform foot care for patients as needed.Utilizes motivational interviewing skills to develop goals and plans for behavior change.Attend staff meetings for ! information sharing, continuing education activities, and participate i! n continuous improvement efforts as required.Assign nurse schedule, lunch schedule, and cross cover duties with medical assistants.Assign and oversee additional tasks including ordering clinical supplies, ortho supplies, CPR classes, VAC Trac, and oxygen tanks.Performs other duties as assigned. This Job Description reflects Kenaitze Indian Tribe's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates you have read this Job Description and understand the essential functions and qualifications of the job.
Keywords: RN, registered nurse, nurse
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This career starts available on: Tue, 21 May 2013 22:13:23 GMT