What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health RN position at Choctaw Nation?
Job Purpose or Objective(s): The Community Health Nurse protects and preserves the health of community members by encouraging healthy living, recognizing the needs of the community, and advocating for improved overall community health. You will report to the Director.
Primary Tasks:
1. Plan and organize Mobile Health Unit events for assigned areas including on weekends and holidays.
2. Evaluate immunization rates and develop innovating approaches to gain cooperation and understanding surrounding immunizations.
3. Stay up to date on and educate staff on vaccination changes.
4. Conduct immunization services within clinics, schools, and community settings.
5. Facilitate preventative health care screenings and provide health promotion and disease prevention educational materials.
6. Implement fluoride varnish application in clinic and community settings; provide oral health education.
7. Consult parents and guardians of newborns; provide education on maternal and newborn needs.
8. Oversee all Community Health vaccine management; ensure vaccines are stored, handled, transported, and inventoried correctly following CDC, VFC, and CNHSA policies.
9. Prepare and implement the provision of care according to program policies, standing orders, and regulations.
10. Collaborate and foster established partnerships with Tribal Health representatives, the Oklahoma State Department of Health, and the Oklahoma Caring Van Program.
11. Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- Associate degree in nursing
- Current RN licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing
- CPR Certified
The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.
BenefitsFree gym membership
Free access to employee health clinic
Free lunch for casino & resort associates
Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
Pet insurance
Paid vacation / sick time
Medical / Dental / Vision
401(K) with company match
College tuition reimbursement
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
Employee assistance program
Employee prescription program
CNO Paid Life Insurance
Teladoc
On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
On Site Mammogram Services
Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
Maternity Care Program
(Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)
CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates .
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