Resource Nurse Specialist -Public Health

Citizen Potawatomi Nation•Shawnee, OK

2d•$21 - $30

About The Position

The Resource Nurse Specialist assists the Infection Control/Public Health Coordinator with assigned duties and responsibilities within Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Services. The role performs general nursing functions within the scope of practice and may provide services to patients of all ages. A criminal history background screening is required. The position may provide staffing coverage in Public Health when there is a call-in or vacancy and may require occasional travel. The work takes place in a general clinical and health-facility office environment, with frequent exposure to chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, and patient body fluids. The role requires prolonged sitting and standing; stretching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and some lifting may also be required. The employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple projects. The role is classified as non-exempt and offers a salary range of $21.00–$30.00. Full-time positions include medical, dental, and vision insurance, with stated biweekly employee paycheck deductions varying by coverage tier.

Requirements

Licensed in the State of Oklahoma as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Experience with public health.
Experience in a clinical setting.
Ability to communicate effectively and accurately with patients, providers, and others.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding patient encounters.
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
Able to meet the physical demands of prolonged sitting and standing; stretching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and some lifting may be required.
Able to work in a clinical environment with frequent exposure to chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, and patient body fluids.
Willingness to travel occasionally, as required.

Responsibilities

Assist the coordinator with protocols and standard operating procedures.
Assist Infection Control/Public Health with planning and attending internal and external outreach events and programs.
Assist with oversight of Infection Control/Public Health responsibilities involving Employee Health, Workers Compensation cases, PHIDDO system management, and STI/disease intervention case management.
Notify patients by phone or mail about laboratory work or diagnostic testing as directed by a provider.
Provide patient instruction and teaching regarding medications, diagnostic tests, and laboratory results, and document information in the electronic health record.
Act as a witness for signing consent forms and advance directives as needed.
Perform general nursing functions within the scope of practice.
Help enhance staff competencies through targeted training and continuous professional development initiatives.
Provide Public Health staffing coverage in the event of a call-in or vacancy.
Coordinate with the Infection Control/Public Health Coordinator regarding needed supplies and equipment.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned by management.