Community Health Nurse (RN)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

: Community Health Nurse

Full-time, non-exempt position

LOCATION: Donald A. LaPointe Health & Education Facility

102 Superior Avenue

Baraga, MI 49908

SUPERVISORY CONTROL: Community Health Coordinator

SALARY: GRADE NR (minimum starting wage = $27.00/hour)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure to practice in Michigan, Wisconsin, or Minnesota (must obtain a Michigan License within 6 months of hire).
• Experience in public health/community health, chronic care, or working with grant programs is preferred.
• Experience working with Native American populations or organizations is preferred.
• Must have basic knowledge of Indian Health Programming and the local Tribal community.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted driver’s license, be insurable and must sign KBIC Driving Record form to operate fleet vehicles.
• Must be willing to travel local and out of town, as needed.
• Must be willing to occasionally work evenings and weekends.
• Must have a working knowledge of general office and clerical practices; good organizational, verbal and written skills; and strong computer skills, including word processing and electronic file management.
• Must have basic knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Must be able to obtain a satisfactory clearance in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Background Investigations Policy.
• Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory result of a Security Background Check, pre-employment drug screening, and a pre-employment physical.

MANDATORY ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS:

• CPR Certification/Review
• Universal Precautions
• TB Skin Test
• HIPAA Training

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to qualified individuals of American Indian descent.

VETERAN PREFERENCE: Preference will also be given to Veterans who do not have bad conduct or dishonorable discharges (need DD214).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with current DHHS grant-funded programs or special projects, which may include but are not limited to diabetes care, public health preparedness, heart disease, cancer, asthma, adult and childhood immunizations, communicable disease, tobacco, lifestyle change, and safety/injury.
• Responsible for, and adheres to, federal/state guidelines, reporting, and budgetary requirements, and the evaluation process of funded projects or initiatives.
• Develop and implement program policies as determined by current initiatives and projects.
• Member of the Care team; provides self-management education, case management services, and clinical care for people with acute and chronic illnesses.
• Member of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) team; assists with PHEP planning, and implementation of community activities and exercises/drills.
• Participates in the implementation and maintenance of patient-centered medical home clinical quality measures.
• Responsible for maintaining and management of DHHS health registries such as asthma, CHF, CKD, etc.
• Directs or conducts patient education sessions, health screening, and monitoring of individual and community health status.
• Participates in accreditation activities as assigned.
• Collects community data that is accurate and compatible with other entities at KBIC.
• Provides skilled nursing care as directed by MD.
• Services may be performed in homes, schools, clinics, and tribal community facilities.
• Coordination of health promotion activities including, but not limited to, ongoing and planned programs funded by Indian Health Services, the health center, and development of new initiatives.
• Contributes to monthly health promotion events; develops newsletter articles, set up monthly health displays, and coordinates special events.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and follows HIPPA guidelines and complies with mandatory reporting laws.
• Participates in department committees and workgroups as assigned.
• Collaborates with various health care providers and agencies, both within and outside the tribal community, to provide optimum care and resources for KBIC.
• Maintains appropriate data, tracking, and billing forms as necessary.
• Attend care management, consortia, and local meetings, as well as additional training, networking conferences, etc. as directed.
• Provide monthly reports to the supervisor regarding the services provided.
• Participates in departmental staff meetings and mandatory training.
• Participates in coordination of annual training of DHHS staff (bloodborne pathogens, TP skin testing, immunizations, HIPPA, etc.).
• Promotes and participates in activities with a focus to increase community and health care immunization rates.
• Participates in annual community influenza clinics and campaigns.
• Provides fill-in coverage in the medical clinic and lab and assists, as needed, for continuity of medical services during acute crisis management.
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Clinic

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $28