Job Posting: Registered Nurse
Company: Cow Creek Band of The Umpqua Tribe of Indians
Job Description
The Cow Creek Health & Wellness Center is delighted to announce an open position for a Registered Nurse. This full-time role is designed for dedicated healthcare professionals seeking to make a significant impact in a dynamic community environment. This position is not remote, requiring the successful candidate to contribute onsite at our healthcare facilities.
The Registered Nurse will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive nursing care, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of medical services. The selected candidate will operate within a team dedicated to excelling in patient health outcomes and cultural sensitivity, promoting the well-being of every individual served by the Tribe’s healthcare system.
Position Purpose
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care and advice on health care needs with full consideration of mental, emotional, cultural, social, and physical factors.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Obtain preliminary health history and physical assessment of patients. Make appropriate referrals to other team members or provide necessary service.
- Screen and assess patients who are not physically present following telephone triage protocols. Determine the need to be seen and/or the urgency of the condition.
- Function under the established routines and medical protocols of the clinic. Promote continuity of care by establishing follow-up care or referrals to other healthcare providers.
- Provide education to patients and families regarding the management of medications, treatments, home care or discharge instructions, etc.
- Assists the provider in performing diagnostic and therapeutic measures including disbursement of medications, casting, suturing, wound debridement, dressing changes, etc.
- Knowledge and skill in the operation of specialized medical equipment, such as AED, resuscitators, EKG machine, monitors, pulmonary function, etc.
- Provides and/or assists in the provision of emergency care. Implement first aid in an emergency according to emergency preparedness policies.
- Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, their desired effects, and complications of their use.
- Utilize Electronic Health Record (EHR) medical records system through RPMS patient management system, in a competent manner, and provide team support for efficient functionality.
- Comply with all established policies and procedures including HIPAA.
Requirements
- Ability to commute to all clinic locations.
- Knowledge of professional nursing standards, theories, abilities, procedures, and techniques used in acute and chronic disease care and education, capable of implementing these within a clinical setting.
- Candidate must have at least one year of clinical nursing experience. Experience working with Tribes and/or Indian Health Service is preferred.
- Current and unencumbered Oregon State Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Benefits Offered:
- Nesika Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Benefit - Eligible the first of the month following 60 days of employment
- Short Term/Long Term Disability - Company paid
- 401K – 7% Tribal Contribution - Eligible first quarter following 90 days of employment
- 15K Life Insurance policy – Company paid
- Flexible Spending Account – Up to $3400.00
- Recuro Care (Telemedicine) – Company paid with Nesika medical enrollment
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fuel Discount Card – .20 cents off a gallon at the Seven Feathers Truck & Travel Center
- Costco Reimbursement – up to $65.00 per year
- PTO – Hourly employees begin accruing upon the first day of employment and the hours are available after 90 days, with a cap of 480 hours
- Years of Service Recognition
