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Nurse Care Manager MAT

Location:	Hoopa, CA Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type:	Tribal
Salary Range:	$70,904 to $91,395 / Per Year
Open Period:	6/29/2018 to 4/20/2019
Summary:	OPEN UNTIL FILLED. SALARY WILL DEPEND ON EDUCATION LEVEL, EXPERIENCE, AND CREDENTIALS. We operate a medical clinic located on the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation, partially funded by the Indian Health Service. The clinic is solely owned and operated by the Hoopa Valley Tribe. We are a Joint Commission accredited ambulatory clinic and behavioral health unit, with our Patient Centered Medical Home accreditation. Our primary programs and services are outpatient medical, dental, pharmacy, outreach services, senior nutrition, ambulance service, a grant funded diabetes department, and behavioral health unit [which includes mental health and substance abuse]. Hoopa is located on the beautiful Trinity River in Northern California. Hoopa is a small community of approximately 3,000 residents primarily Native American. Primary role is that of patient care coordinator for outpatient clinical services for the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program. Primary responsibility is to assist in the overall management of K'ima:w Medical Center's high risk patients, particularly those with chronic diseases and substance use disorders. This is done through chart review and health/behavioral assessments to identify prevention, treatment, and intervention opportunities. Participates in patient and family education. Provides leadership when working with medical staff, ancillary services, nursing staff, and other participants in the healthcare team. Works closely with primary care provider and other IPC team members to ensure comprehensive care is provided.
Duties:	• Leads IPC team huddles for information sharing and management of patient care on daily basis. Gives direction and delegates duties to other team members to ensure patient care needs are met in a timely, cost effective manner, and to maximize each patient encounter. • Collects and interprets relevant data through pre-visit planning. Coordinates clinic visits and follow-up care as needed. Ensures health care maintenance is up to date on all impaneled patients (i.e. Behavioral Health Screening, DM Screening, Cancer Screening, immunizations, etc.). • Assesses patient condition and establishes appropriate nursing care. Initiates needed therapeutic measures and other general nursing care. • Collaborates with patient, family members and health care team (primary care provider, clinic nurses, public health nursing, DM case management, social services, etc.) in development, implementation, and evaluation of patient plan of care. Integrates cultural and age-specific differences when developing, implementing, and evaluating patient's plan of care. • Identifies goals and nursing actions required to meet diagnosis-specific goals. Develops a care plan that addresses physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative discharge planning to meet those goals. • Utilizes appropriate educational resources for patients and/or family members to assist in understanding, accepting and adjusting to diagnosis or treatment modalities. Provides educational materials that address areas of concern related to nursing diagnosis and self-care needs. • Facilitates communication between patient, family, and primary provider when applicable. Provides information to patient as directed by the primary provider. • Provides support for field health providers by facilitating requests for assistance. • Works with contract health staff and outside facilities for necessary follow-up on outside testing and treatment. Obtains records and test results for primary provider as needed for continuity of care. • Conducts nurse clinic visits within scope of practice, utilizing established guidelines and standing orders. • Assists primary provider as needed. • Acts as a resource nurse in the clinic. • Actively participates with orientation of new personnel. Serves as a positive role model for new employees while encouraging a high level of professional conduct and maintaining a positive work attitude. • Participates in continuous quality improvement process for constructive changes, on-going improvement in patient care, and to ensure JCAHO accreditation is maintained. • Maintains a clean work environment and adheres to infection control policies. Participates in economic utilization of supplies. Assists in ordering and stocking of adequate supplies and upkeep of exam rooms and equipment. Reports defective or missing equipment and safety hazards. • Maintains strict confidentiality with regards to patient information. • Adheres to all policies and procedures of K'ima:w Medical Center. • Participate in clinic pharmacy procedures to include appropriate medication requisitions, stock maintenance, and removal of outdated or expiring medications. • May be required to work as Walk-In Clinic Triage Nurse or Staff RN due to staffing needs. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May be required to act in a supervisory role during the temporary absence of the Director of Nursing (DON). RN Care Manager will provide direction and delegate duties to other IPC team members on a daily basis. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May be required to act in a supervisory role during the temporary absence of the Director of Nursing (DON). RN Care Manager will provide direction and delegate duties to other IPC team members on a daily basis.
Qualifications:	EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor's degree preferred and one to two years related experience. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATION: • Valid California R.N. Licensure • Current BLS certification • Current ACLS certification (must obtain within 6 months of hire) • Current PALS certification (must obtain within 6 months of hire)
Work Type:	Permanent, Full
Announcement #:	RNMAT18
Who May Apply?	All Groups of Qualified Individuals

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