Job description

Registered Nurse: Narragansett Indian Health Center opening for full-time (40 hrs/wk M-F) RN for the position of Community Health/Public Health Nurse Supervisor.

APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT MEET THE FOLLOWING SELECTIVE FACTORS ARE INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION: You must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and a current RI Registered Nurse license. A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a RN preferably in a public health or hospital setting with communicable diseases or infection control activities. Two (2) years’ experience in public or community health nursing. Verbal and written communication and organizational skills; ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees.

Responsibilities included: Identify/manage delivery of public health services throughout community; Home visits/assessments, plan, implement and oversee individual/group conferences, teach through demonstration; Refer individuals to full-range available health services; Provide individuals/families/communities comprehensive nursing services on health promotion/ illness prevention; Provide patients/families with a variety of health problems health counseling, specifically, diabetes; Assist pts understanding/accepting, adjusting to implications/responsibilities of medical care / diagnosis/treatment; Gaining individuals/ families cooperation; Provide program of care by counseling pts/conducting assessments; Initiate/monitor EHR audits; Provide successful supervision; case management; Plans/implements/evaluates all aspects of the Office of Community Health Service Program; Collaborates/coordinates programs with other health agencies on/off reservation; Promotes personal/professional staff development/growth that advance staff competency to ensure quality pt outcomes/safety; Implement/participate in performance improvement program/activities that improve/promote pt outcomes/ safety/risk management. Responsibilities include Community Health Education and Programs planning, Emergency Program Planning, Diabetic Audit, Diabetic Grant Writing and Reporting etc. Collaborates with internal and external agencies to develop partnerships for expanding the capacity of NIHC Health and Human Services. Participates in planning programs, drafting policies or objectives for the Department. Must be able to fill-in for the medical clinic nurses when needed to cover absenses like vacations, etc.

REQUIREMENTS: Education: Degree/diploma from professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant. RI CDOE/Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educator REQUIRED within 6 months of employment.

Registration: Applicants must have active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. RI RN License required for hire. Current active Driver’s Lic. Must be able to be credentialed for billing public/private ins. Position subject to comprehensive background investigation. Fingerprint checks. Drug Screen. Benefits include: Health/dental/life insurance, paid time off/ malpractice/CME, 401K. Send Cover Ltr WITH Salary Requirement, CV/resume to: ATTN: HIRING NIHC 51 Old Mill Rd Charlestown, RI 02813 or apply online through Indeed. NIT practices Indian Preference Hiring, AA/EEO.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Physical setting:

• Community health center

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Extensive precautions are in place to protect staff from COVID exposures. COVID vaccination is required.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charlestown, RI 02813: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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