Location: Tuba City, AZ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type: TribalSalary Range: $33 to $52 / Per Hour Open Period: 12/29/2023 to 6/28/2024 Summary: Public Health Nurses provide services in the home, school, and community settings. The Public Health Nurse coordinate their services with medical and other professional personnel within the hospital and clinic. They also coordinate services with other non-IHS resources, such as Tribal, State, Federal and private health services and programs. Along with providing home visits in the community, Public Health Nurses also aim to empower and support the needs of the community thru educational programs, projects and community screenings/outreach events.
The incumbent will provide quality comprehensive nursing services to individuals, families, communities and schools supported by evidence based practice. The Public Health Nurse (PHN) will be responsible to assist with development and coordination of services with a multi-disciplinary care team. To positively impact services to high risk groups to contain communicable disease outbreaks including; foodborne illnesses, immunization preventable illnesses, TB, Sexually Transmitted Disease and Coronavirus. The role of the PHN includes home visits in the areas of Maternal/Child/Health, prenatal to Geriatric nursing; chronic patients with varying health conditions; school health to provide immunization updates. Under the direction of the PHN Manager, the PHN will provide program support by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive community health nursing program. To meet the care needs of the patients and clients in the assigned area. Duties: 1. Provides direct patient care and related tasks; provides nursing services and education to patient's one-to-one, group, or in a community setting. Independently makes home visits, elicits or explains medical information, provides basic care and education to patients with a variety of conditions, illnesses and/or injuries. Responsible for obtaining and recording patient information as assigned by PHN policies (i.e., vital signs, blood sugar, pain assessment, medication information, etc.).2. Coordinate and participate in the planning and delivery of health care services through collaboration with various resources to include TCRHCC providers, case management, various Tribal, State, and County agencies. Communicates utilizing a variety of tools to effectively convey ideas, updates regarding program goals and objectives to appropriate entities. Develops and maintains knowledge of regulatory agencies within the geographic service area. 3. Coordinates and leads multi-disciplinary care team in the planning and implementation of care for high risk group (Food Borne Illnesses, TB, STI, Vaccine Preventable disease, COVID-19 testing and vaccinations for homebound patients). Collaborates and coordinates care activities with existing Navajo Nation Tribal programs (TB Technician, STI Technician, Community Health Representatives, Community Health Educators).4. Conducts and coordinates epidemiological surveys and investigation with appropriate personnel, surveillance of index case and contacts. Provides and participates in Epi-response/emergency preparedness in the community in collaboration with all local, Tribal, State, County, and National Emergency Preparedness Programs.5. Provides/coordinates nursing assessment in home setting for newborns, infants and children; prenatal, postpartum, and other gynecological and obstetrical conditions; a comprehensive plan of care for adults and elderly clients based upon community health needs and resources. Identifies and prioritizes care to clients with high-risk conditions and refers to appropriate resources.6. Manages and/or coordinates an immunization/disease-preventable control program for children and adults.7. Coordinates needs assessment survey, identifies community resources in assigned area, gathers/complies community profile data and prioritizes health needs.8. Participates in quality assurance activities including evaluation of PHN program activities and improving quality patient-care outcomes. In-depth knowledge of public health principles, including population-based services, evidence-based practice, prevention and community assessment.9. Patient/Client documentation reflects appropriate Nursing process in the Qualifications: Education:• Bachelor's of Science degree from an accredited school of Nursing Certification:• A valid, current, full and unrestricted Professional Nursing License to practice nursing in any state of the United States of America, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.• Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association• Must have a current and valid state driver's license with no restrictions maintained throughout employmentExperience:• Two (2) years of acute care hospital nursing experience Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: 2023-2499 Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals Get Details & Apply: https://careers-tchealth.icims.com/jobs/2499/public-health-nurse-(dh6405)/job?mode=view Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov