Job Details
Nurse Manager
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| Type: | Tribal |
| Salary Range: | $79,000 to $134,000 / Per Year |
| Open Period: | 10/25/2017 to 12/29/2017 |
| Summary: |
Toiyabe Indian Health Project offers a benefits package for full-time employees that is designed to ensure access to quality healthcare and help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. We also provide means to help you provide financial security for you and your family while balancing your work and personal responsibilities. We offer a competitive benefits package including combined time off, tuition reimbursement, and health and wellness initiatives. We proudly offer a non-smoking work environment. Questions, please contact: Cyndee Kiddoo Human Resources Manager cyndee.kiddoo@toiyabe.us or Geraldine Weaver Human Resources Assistant geraldine.weaver@toiyabe.us Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Nurse Manager is responsible and accountable for the dialysis of chronic patients and the safe and efficient operation of the Dialysis Unit and staff. |
| Duties: | 1. Provides guidelines for measuring the quality of patient care, based on accepted standards of nursing practice. 2. Ensures participation of Hemodialysis Services personnel in the formulation of the standards of nursing practices, policies and procedures. 3. Implements standards, annually reviewing and revising, as necessary, to reflect changes in nursing practice. 4. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. He/she shall be able to interpret data about the patients status in order to identify each patients age specific needs and provide the care needed by the patient group including neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients. Examples of skills necessary for each specific age groups includes: • Neonates - Pediatrics: interpreting nonverbal communication, safety practices and medication dosaging • Adolescents: enlisting patient in treatment, safety and security practices • Geriatric: physical limitations, psychosocial needs, age related conditions, safety and medication precautions. 5. Cultural practices will be addressed and supported as long as such practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course of medical therapy. 6. Assures, clear, concise and current written policies and procedures are available to assist the nursing staff and support positive patient outcomes. 9. Assures all new personnel successfully complete required orientation program. 10. Assures that technical and professional programs for staff development are scheduled based on: • Identified learning needs of personnel • Communication of Hemodialysis Services directives, policy and procedure • Maintenance and enhancement of clinical expertise • Encourages personnel career development and participation in professional organizations. • Participates in educational programs and staff meetings. 11. Supervises occupational safety program for personnel through networking that covers: • Surveillance of safety program • Surveillance of infection control program • Minimizing exposure to hazardous and toxic substances if required. 12. Reviews all water testing to ensure that results are within AAMI accepted standards. 13. Will be trained in water treatment as it pertains to dialysis. 14. Perform other job related duties as assigned. |
| Qualifications: | 1. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold a current California R.N. license. Bachelor of Science degree desirable. 2. At least twelve [12] months of experience in clinical nursing as a Registered Nurse. 3. Minimum of six [6] months of experience as a Registered Nurse providing clinical nursing care to Dialysis patients, in either a chronic or acute setting. 4. Current CPR certification or obtain within 3 months of hire ACLS preferred. 5. Must be physically able to lift and /or move up to 25pounds. 6. Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable with company insurance. 7. Must be sensitive and possess an awareness and keen appreciation of Indian traditions, customs, and socioeconomic needs of the Indian community. 8. American Indian preference is accordance with Indian Preference Act [Title 25, U.S. Code, § 472 473] |
| Work Type: | Permanent, Full |
| Announcement #: | TIHP001 |
| Who May Apply? | All Groups of Qualified Individuals |
| Get Details & Apply: | https://www.toiyabe.us/ |
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| Name: | Sapigao, Raquel |
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