community health nurse, ldf, ouf - Lac Du Flambeau, WI , USA, United States - Indian Health Service

Description

Locations:
Lac du Flambeau, WI


Type:
Tribal


Salary Range:
Salary Negotiable

Open Period:12/13/2023 until filled


Summary:
Salary: Negotiable depending on qualifications


How to Apply:
Submit your application for employment, and notarized release of information form by the deadline.

Applications and detailed job descriptions can be located on our website or are available at the William Wildcat Tribal Center in the Human Resources Department.

Please submit your application materials to:
Human Resources Department P.O.

Box 67 Lac du Flambeau, WI Email:

Job Announcement Flyer:
Duties:1. Make assessment and develop plan of care for client's admitted into the Community Health Nurse services. 2. Provide skilled nursing care services in the community. 3.

Develop policies and procedures for the Community Health Nursing program, conduct epidemiological surveys, field investigations, and other studies to appraise health needs.

4. Immunization clinics. 5. Perform duties in correlation with Emergency Preparedness. 6. Assess and coordinate Health Promotion/Disease Prevention efforts among Peter Christensen Health Center staff relative to community needs. 7.

Plan for and conduct health programs and services in response to identified needs in the community, periodically evaluating progress and updating programs.

8. Assure that adequate patient health records are maintained and must have a periodic review. 9. Perform comprehensive health assessments for all age groups. 10.

Assess and develop care plans for clients in their home in collaboration with a Peter Christensen Health Center medical provider; collaborate with client and family to determine physiological, emotional, and environmental needs and priorities.

11.

Provide case management services to assist clients and families with the arrangement for, or refer patients/clients to needed services that cannot be provided by Peter Christensen Health Center Community Health Department staff.

12. Providing counseling for sexually transmitted diseases. 13. Medication management and medication delivery. 14. HIV/HCV Coordinator. 15. Manage the Safe Syringe Access Program. 16. Attend quarterly Tribal HIV Coordinator Meetings. 17. Assist in developing and renewing departmental policies as necessary. 18. Maintains strictest confidentiality according to HIPAA standards and upholds confidentiality working with sensitive patient data. 19. Participates in mandatory trainings and completes assigned trainings.

Qualifications:
Associate's Degree in Nursing is required. Must hold a current Wisconsin Nursing License with no restrictions or violations with the Wisconsin Nursing Board. Two years' experience in the nursing field is required. Experience in Community Health/Public Health is preferred. Current Wisconsin Drivers license and liability insurance with reliable transportation is required.


Work Type:
Permanent, Full


Announcement #:
Community Health Nurse, LDF, OUF