What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Nurse position at ctclusi?
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
