Registered Nurse

Job Closing: Aug 7, 2024

Job Code: 29-1141 Salary: $27.29 - $41.03

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Location: Medical Clinic

Department: Health Service Reports To: Nurse Supervisor

Telecommute: No Fleet: No

SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor will collaborate with all members of the health care team to develop and maintain a high quality of nursing care. The RN will be accountable for the delivery of high-quality patient care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Uphold the value and integrity of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Mission Statement
  • Comply with Ethics and Compliance Policy; and Customer Care/HIPPA in all patient’s interactions
  • Provides care for all stages of life
  • Provide age/diagnostic specific patient care
  • Apply job knowledge and critical thinking to patient care
  • Follow medical orders and administer medications in a satisfactory manner
  • Follow emergency protocol and ability to follow through effectively with capability to respond to emergency situations as needed
  • Provide complete documentation per protocol and effective communication techniques in all systems used
  • Provides education to patients, families, and community in clinical and home settings
  • Balance individual responsibilities with team needs
  • Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of Safety and Infection Control Awareness of Performance Improvement and Development
  • Admit patient to clinic area, obtain pertinent medical history and an initial assessment of patient condition
  • Assist Physicians, Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant with all procedures and treatments
  • Ability to provide other duties appropriate to the efficient operation of the medical center
  • Participate in rotations to become knowledgeable and skillful in all departments
  • May be required to alternate in all Health Services Facilities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: There are no supervisor requirements for this position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the sensitive nature of information and interaction with people within Health Services, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • Registered Nurse from an accredited nursing program with a current NY State License AND
  • 3 years of experience in a clinical/acute setting.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Knowledge of all medical equipment. Strong oral and written communication skills required; knowledge of Mohawk Language and traditions preferred. Flexibility in work schedule as variations may occur and Saturday rotations will be expected.

REASONING ABILITY: The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience so others will understand. The ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited information exists.

The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check and a test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume, and supporting documents (certificates, degrees, licenses). Applicants that are eligible for native preference must include Tribal Identification Card, Status Card or letter to be eligible for Native Preference. All submissions can be emailed to human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov or by mail to Human Resources, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, NY 13655. Due to our network security, we are unable to open hyperlinks. Applicants will need to attach their documents as a PDF or WORD files if emailing. Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor. Among qualified applicants, the SRMT will give preference to the qualified native applicant.

DRUG TESTING POLICY

All positions require the successful candidate to pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Some positions require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes. Depending on the position there maybe multiple background checks.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

A list of qualified candidates is created from interviews that may be used for Emergency Hire individuals to similar positions within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for a period of six months.

INTERVIEW

Testing in the applicable skills may be required as part of the interview process.

EMPLOYEE COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Effective July 3, 2023, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe no longer requires the COVID-19 Vaccination for any positions within the organization, to include Health Services.