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Community Health Nurse

Location:
Type: Tribal
Salary Range: $26 to $38 / Per Hour
Open Period: 12/21/2023 to 1/31/2024
Summary: Summary of Benefits: Health Care Plan for Individual & Family Dental Plan Vision Plan Flex Spending Account 401K Plan Term Life Insurance Long Term & Short Term Disability Supplemental Healthcare Plans Workman's Compensation Employee Assistance Program Domestic Partner Benefits

JOB PURPOSE: Provides nursing and education services to prevent, treat, manage and rehabilitate individuals, families and groups in the community, homes and schools.
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Job Announcement Flyer: CommunityHealthNurse-120423.pdf [pdf - 209.48 KB]
Duties: JOB DUTIES: Assesses community health needs and develops and evaluates plans to meet those needs. Provides skilled nursing services in the homes to individuals and families, including measures designed to prevent complications and minimize disabilities. Conducts home visits to assess health status and evaluate environmental and support conditions. Collects nasal, NP, and Pharyngeal swabs for COVID-19 and other viral testing. Draws blood or takes other samples for laboratory analysis in the home or clinic. Administers vaccine, insulin or medication in the home or clinic as needed. Provides medication management and education to clients. Teaches individuals and families positive health behaviors and appropriate measures to address common health problems, including recognition of the need for medical diagnosis and care. Provides training and education to caregivers relating to client care needs. Teaches school and senior center staff and students/participants about health issues. Maintains, reviews, monitors and updates immunization records and reports. Performs case management duties including: hospital discharge follow-ups, assistance in obtaining medical equipment, and eligibility for financial or additional resources. Participates in community health initiatives and activities, including immunization clinics. Participates in accreditation and other quality review and improvement activities; performs safety evaluations as needed. Maintains records of activities and prepares reports as necessary. Keeps patient records and registries updated and accurate; prints, files and faxes as needed. Advocates for patient needs as appropriate. Provides prenatal and postpartum visits. Provides wound care and dressing changes. Provides guidance to ancillary personnel; performs clinic nurse duties as needed and may perform limited school nurse duties. Inspects and maintains vehicle and medical equipment. Attends staff meetings as required. Maintains confidential information. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Associate's Degree in Nursing (AND) New Mexico Licensed Practical Nurse Three years' work experience in a health clinic or community program. CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certifications. Must be able to pass a TB screening. Must provide written copy of immunization record prior to employment. Valid New Mexico driver's license with ability to meet Pueblo of Isleta liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance. Must pass background check for position. Must be able to comply with the Pueblo of Isleta Drug Free Workplace policies.
Work Type: Permanent, Full
Announcement #: 183-22
Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals
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Name: Lucero, Karen