Registered Nurse

JOB CODE: 29-1141 SALARY: $27.29 - $41.03

STATUS: Full-time, Permanent, Non-Exempt LOCATION: Diabetes Center for Excellence

DEPARTMENT: Medical Clinic REPORTS TO: Nurse Supervisor

TELECOMMUTE: No FLEET: No

GENERAL 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 high-quality 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 interactions

· Provides care for all stages of life

· Provide age/diagnostic specific patient care

· Apply job knowledge and critical thinking to patient care

· Knowledge of all medical equipment

· Follow medical orders and administer medications in a satisfactory manner

· Follow emergency protocol and ability to follow through effectively with the 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 the patient to clinic area, obtain a pertinent medical history and an initial assessment of the patient condition

· Assist primary care practitioner with all procedures and treatments

· Conduct routine and annual foot exams in coordination with the Diabetes Clinical Care team

· Ensure Prior Authorizations and referrals are complete and followed up on

· Must be able to conduct COVID collections

· May be required to alternate in all Health Services Facilities

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:

· Licensed as a Registered Nurse in New York State AND

· Four (4) years experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital setting

PREFERRED

· Two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse in an Outpatient medical setting.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Strong oral and written communication skills are required; knowledge of the Mohawk Language and traditions is preferred. Flexibility in the work schedule is required 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 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.

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

The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check prior to employment being confirmed.