RN/ Educator

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System•Winnebago, NE

About The Position

This position works in the Wa i pi nagu Program and provides administrative, outreach, collaborative, and clinical support for Kidney Protection work. Funded through the Rural Health Transformation Grant, the role helps organize and maintain program operations and ensure compliance with grant reporting requirements. It also supports Kidney Protection Program teams within the Public Health Department and Twelve Clans Unity hospital. The RN/Educator coordinates participant outreach and care-related activities, assists with case management, organizes community screenings, and provides kidney health education using the National Health Foundation curriculum. The position promotes patient satisfaction, maintains relevant clinical knowledge and skills, supports diabetes and prediabetes-related community activities, and coordinates with kidney initiative stakeholders.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing or another health-related degree.
Willingness to obtain diabetes and kidney certifications.
Demonstrated teaching ability and effective communication skills.
Knowledge and skills appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients served.
Understanding of the social and cultural context of American Indian/Alaska Native communities and ability to integrate this knowledge into program activities.
Must meet drivers’ eligibility guidelines.
Ability to work in the community frequently conducting outreach activities.
Excellent computer skills, including word processing, email, internet, and spreadsheets.
Must have CPR and Basic First Aid certification or be willing to acquire it.
Must be willing to pursue a training and educational plan and attend meetings and training courses as directed by the Wa i pi nagu Program Director.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently and use professional verbal and written communication skills effectively.
Ability to read, write, calculate, reason, and analyze; above-average social interaction skills; and ability to work with minimal to no supervision.
Ability to comply with the stated criminal-record declaration and background-check requirements.

Responsibilities

Coordinate outreach to participants using the Meditech registry.
Complete grant reports and data-tracking requirements.
Respond to referrals and coordinate scheduling, reminders, care plans, and applicable grant-reporting work.
Assist the Community Health Worker with participant case management.
Coordinate and plan community health screenings.
Provide kidney health education using the National Health Foundation curriculum in group, class, or individual settings.
Promote patient satisfaction and foster a patient-friendly environment for kidney-related services.
Acquire and maintain clinical knowledge and skills related to kidney disease treatment, management, prevention, and technology.
Assist the Wa i pi nagu Program with community events, services, and other activities related to diabetes and prediabetes treatment, management, prevention, and education.
Collaborate with kidney initiative stakeholders and coordinate meetings.