School Nurse

Performs School Health services by providing guidance, support and directions to ensure consistent provision of quality patient care in consideration of the diverse physical, emotional, spiritual and socio-economic needs and beliefs of families and the community in accordance with all Tribal, state, federal and licensing standards and guidelines; Performs assessment of complex patient care information from abstracted data contained in medical records using specific criteria to determine severity of identified deficiencies Essential Functions: Serves as patient advocate by assisting patients with information needed to make their health care decisions, implements health care plans and seeks medical assistance. Maintains detailed records to measure effectiveness of program and suggest ways to improve throughout the process. Reviews clinical progress of patients and coordinates communications to referring, consulting, and primary care physicians. Plan, organize and provide direct care to the patient, as appropriate, if called upon to do so. Schedules follow-up appointments and provide information and reminders to patients & physician offices. Tracks outcomes of referrals and treatments Participates in mandatory in-services related to CPR, Infection Control; Blood Borne Pathogens, ATP proficiency etc.; Participates in CE programs containing moral, ethical and legal issues. Uses nursing processes to determine delivery of nursing services in accordance with departmental practices. Observes and accesses patient condition with consideration for age specific and discusses significant changes with primary care physician. Records initial assessment data and assessment data on the automated Electronic Health Record system Prioritizes care needs to presenting complaint, follows HP/DP guidelines and standards for specific groups, such as diabetes, hypertensive and other chronic groups. Facilitates continuity by involving the patient and family in the development of the plan for ongoing care. Performs patient and family education based on established standards as required by age of patient, and documents education in Electronic Health Records. Recognizes the dignity or worth of individuals, respects cultural, spiritual and psychosocial differences and apply philosophical and ethical concepts that promotes equality and continuity of care. Follows established procedures/guidelines for maintenance of storage of supplies and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned One year clinical nursing experience, school nursing preferred Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN preferred Unrestricted RN license with any United States recognized Board of Nursing BLS certification required, ACLS preferred Indian Preference and Equal Employment Opportunity SCAHC gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe's Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe's Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual. Otherwise SCAHC does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him/her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, SCAHC complies with all applicable federal, and Tribal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.