SALARY: $29.45/Hr. (NEGOTIABLE)
Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide safe, direct patient care utilizing the nursing process in the ambulatory setting. Provide clinical leadership for staff. Assume relief charge duties when designated. Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assess patient's condition and nursing needs; sets goals and utilizes appropriate nursing actions to achieve goals.
2. Obtain patients history; takes and records vital signs.
3. Provide and document nursing care.
4. Ensure that physician's and mid-level provider orders are carried out.
5. Ensure that equipment is maintained; monitors supply and medicine requisitions; maintains supply stock levels.
6. Record and report pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to medical staff.
7. Administer medications and performs routine treatments.
8. Assist provider with special tests, procedures, and complex treatments.
9. Participate in orientation and evaluation of new personnel.
10. Assist team members in patient care, coordinates patient care in conjunction with procedures by other departments and clinics.
11. Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients.
12. Process data and generate reports; assists in the reception and discharge areas; handles patient calls and triages using documentation.
13. Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information; documents medical history or chief complaint; triages and initiates care for walk-in patients.
14. Document lab cultures; ensures follow-up on abnormal results.
15. Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk. 16. Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner. 17. Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may not seem right.
18. Ensure strict confidentiality of records.
19. Contribute to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
20. Adhere to all Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures, Tribal Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.
21. Maintain strict department security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.
22. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
1. Frequently stand and walk; reach and pull with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
2. Occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
3. Work environment is generally performed in a medical office or hospital setting with exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment and exposure to blood borne pathogens. Exposure to latex products on a routine basis.
4. Evening and/or weekend work and extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
5. A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and/or a 2 step TB Skin Test is required within thirty (30) days of employment.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
2. Knowledge of JCAHO, HIPAA, Workers Compensation, OSHA, Federal, State and Local regulations.
3. Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of nursing procedures and quality of care.
4. Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise.
5. Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
6. Knowledge of health education theory and practice.
7. Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
8. Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software (such as PowerPoint).
9. Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
10. Ability to observe, assesses, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
11. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
12. Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
13. Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the public.
14. Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing.
15. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with vendors and co-workers at all levels.
16. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
17. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
18. Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision making.
19. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
20. Ability and willingness to provide strong customer service orientation.
21. Ability to continually seek improvement in results.
22. Must be CPR and Red Cross First Aide Certified or the ability to obtain within three (3) months of employment. Must maintain CPR and Red Cross First Aide Certification during employment.
23. Complete Oneida Certification on Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect training within ninety (90) days of employment.
24. Must adhere to strict confidentiality in all matters.
25. Employees are required to have proof of immunity or dates of 2 doses of MMR and Varicella prior to starting in any position within the Oneida Comprehensive Health Division. Any refusal of vaccination(s) or failure to provide proof of immunity may disqualify the applicant.
26. Must complete Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.
27. Must comply with Caregiver Law and Grant conditions criminal history checks as a condition of employment to include fingerprinting.
28. Must be willing and able to obtain additional education and training.
29. Must pass a pre-employment drug screening. Must adhere to the Nation’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy during employment.
30. Must pass a background security check with the Oneida Nation in order to meet the Employment Eligibility Requirements, Tribal/State Compact and/or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance as they pertain to the position. A temporary license or Gaming License issued by the Oneida Gaming Commission is required as a condition of employment and continuing employment within the Oneida Nation's Gaming Division.
31. A valid driver’s license or occupational driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance is required. Must obtain a Wisconsin driver’s license or occupational driver’s license within thirty (30) days of employment if applicant has an out-of state driver’s license. Must be authorized as eligible to operate a Personal and Tribal vehicle under the Oneida Nation’s Vehicle Driver Certification and Fleet Management Law prior to actual start date. Must maintain driver’s eligibility as a condition of employment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants please clearly state how you meet these qualifications on the application/resume.
1. Associates Degree in Nursing.
2. Wisconsin’s Licensed Registered Nurse.
3. Two (2) years of experience in a clinic, hospital or health setting.
ITEMS TO BE SUBMITTED:
1. Must provide a copy of diploma, license, degree or certification upon employment.
2. Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination required.