RN, Public Health

Tribal Health•Ganado, AZ

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready for your next opportunity? When you work with Tribal Health, you work with talented and passionate teams who are making an impact on Native health disparities. We offer an unforgettable, career-changing adventure - and because we are clinically led, you can count on 24/7 support, so you always feel confident and comfortable on the job. We recognize that you are the best part of us. In addition to a wealth of benefits, we offer caring recruiters who match your personal and professional goals to the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinician, who understands and respects the values of our tribal communities. Together, staff will provide care that meets the needs of the community and offers a meaningful and culturally responsive experience for both patients and their families.

Requirements

Specialty : Public Health
Licensure : Any state license
Certifications : BLS
Experience : 1 year experience
Schedule : Monday – Friday, 8hrs (will consider 10hrs)

Responsibilities

Utilizes nursing process in order to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate health needs in providing nursing care to individuals and families including interventions designed to prevent complications and minimize disabilities.
Records and documents according to established standards and procedures.
Educates and supervises patients and families in techniques of positive self-care management, and assists them in understanding, accepting, and adjusting to the implications and responsibilities of medical or other needed care, diagnosis, and treatment.
Assists in planning and evaluating the community health nursing program.
Helps to maintain proper lines of communication so that responsible parties are adequately informed.
Conducts routine review of Community Health Assessment to prioritize Health Promotion Disease Prevention activities.
Develops programs to meet unique health needs found in schools, Head Start centers, Senior Citizen centers, and other agencies as indicated.
Conducts epidemiological surveys, field investigations, and research studies to appraise health needs.
Collaborates with CDC, State Departments of Health, local Health Departments, and Tribal Health programs.
Reviews and evaluates records and reports for the purpose of Health Promotion/Disease Prevention and Continuous Quality Improvement.
Participates with interdisciplinary teams in defining policy and developing the total care plan for patients.
Collaborates and coordinates programs with other health agencies.
Assumes personal responsibility to keep informed of current changes and trends affecting nursing care and professional nurse functions.
Assesses and communicates individual needs regarding personal development plan.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Must comply with federal laws and regulations as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Performs duties as assigned by client and Tribal Health.