Community Health Nurse

Job Description:

SUMMARY:

The Community Health Nurse promotes good health practices, coordinates existing health resources, and provides direct health care services to Tribal members in the CTCLUSI service delivery area.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides therapeutic and preventive nursing care to individuals, groups, and the Tribal community.
• Provides public health nursing care in the home, with an emphasis on prevention, chronic disease control, communicable disease control, and nursing assessments, especially to high-risk patients such as Elders and those with serious medical conditions.
• Works as part of the health team to coordinate activities and interventions of other Tribal, State, and Federal health and social service agencies to assist Tribal members and their families.
• Communicates with Tribal, IHS, and other resources in addressing community health needs.
• Provides guidance and education for Community Health Aides in prevention, disease management, and other applicable health topics.
• Participates, as available, in Tribal activities, such as Tribal Family Gatherings, youth events, youth camps and other events.
• Works together with Diabetes Educator to educate Community Health Representatives regarding diabetes education and prevention.
• Prepares articles and flyers for publication in the monthly Tribal newsletter.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and response efforts, including providing healthcare services during crises like natural disasters or outbreaks
• Provides blood glucose testing at events. Maintain and manage blood glucose monitors, testing supplies and educational materials for distribution to Tribal members.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all job duties.
• Interacts with Tribal members and the general public in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
• Other duties as directed by management.

LEVEL OF AUTHORITY & RESTRICTIONS:

• This is a supervisory position.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT:

• Moderate noise level with frequent interruptions and distractions.
• May require local and out of town/overnight travel.
• May be required to attend Tribal youth camps and other activities.

HOURS

• 40 hours per week.
• Generally Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with possible occasional evening and weekend work.

JOB LOCATION
Tribal Administrative Office
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

Experience and Skills:

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 25 years of age per Tribal Vehicle Use Policy.
• Valid driver’s license, adequate transportation, and eligibility to operate GSA vehicles required.
• Registered nurse with BSN Degree and training in Community Health or Public Nursing required.
• Must possess a current unencumbered Oregon Board of Nursing license and be eligible for renewal.
• 3 years’ experience providing services both in the community and within the patients’ home.
• Must have or obtain within 90 days of hire a Food Handler’s card. Re-certification must be maintained as required thereafter.
• Must have or obtain within 90 days of hire First Aid and CPR certification (or as soon as the training is available if there is no training scheduled in the 90-day window). Re-certification must be maintained as required thereafter.
• Advanced user in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint).
• Must be highly organized and motivated and be able to manage complex projects and carry out all responsibilities of the job requirements with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Ability to present in a public forum (online and in-person) to large and small groups of people.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must possess ability to work with a wide variety of people and the ability to communicate effectively and relate to Tribal members.
• This is a  safety sensitive position and will be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal history background check, which will include fingerprinting.
• Must possess reasonable ability to communicate in English.
• Must be eligible for employment in the U.S.
• Indian preference will be observed in the hiring process.