Community Health Nurse

Locations: Neah Bay, WA Type:Tribal Salary Range:$66,000 to $69,000 / Per Year Open Period:5/20/2022 to 11/20/2024 Summary:The Makah Tribe owns and operates the Sophie Trettevick Indian Health Center through a Title V contract with the Indian Health Services. The STIHC Mission is to build positive, compassionate and effective partnerships with all STIHC patients, community members, guests and employees, and through these partnerships to provide excellent healthcare and wellness services. Our Vision is that all citizens of the Makah Nation and the community of Neah Bay are healthy and thriving in wellness. Additional hiring bonus above and beyond annual salary. How to apply: Email letter or statement of interest to for more information. Duties:Obtains preliminary health history and makes physical assessments, recognizing the range of "normal" and the manifestations of common abnormalities. From the assessment, makes appropriate referrals to other team members or provides the necessary service. Reviews and maintain the Nursing Policy and Procedures Manual to maximize quality of care and to update standards of care to match changes in clinical practice guidelines. Assist with Infection Control program. Assist the Medical Director and Health Director/Administrator with planning, coordinating, and implementing a wide variety of programs within the Department, including AAAHC evaluation and monitoring. Assists in epidemiological investigations and indicated for communicable diseases, completing reports of reportable diseases to support efforts of the Infection Control Officer. Develop Clinical guidelines for nursing staff, working with medical staff on Standing Orders for nursing and paraprofessional staff and procedures for patient triage and prioritization. Assesses and treats minor health problems or the stable phase of common chronic illnesses and may order over-the-counter medications as per clinic Standing Orders for nursing staff. Functioning under established routines and medical protocols, orders x-rays and laboratory tests, diagnostic procedures, consultation services, etc. Interprets selected laboratory findings and as appropriate, initiates action for necessary care. Teaches individuals and families about home care such as treatments, medications, and nutrition and preventive health tests. Provides and/or assists in the provision of emergency treatment. How to apply: Email letter or statement of interest to for more information. Qualifications:Must have a professional knowledge of, and ability to apply nursing care principles, practices and procedures required to assess needs of wide variety of medical, surgical, obstetrics, gynecology, and pediatric patients as well as knowledge of the normal course of diseases, anticipated complications and indicated therapeutic interventions. Must have the ability to provide individual and family counseling, guidance, and health instruction so that they can assume responsibility for their own health care. Must have knowledge of pharmaceuticals, immunizations or desensitizing serums dispensed and their desired effects, and complications of their use. Must have knowledge and skill in operation of specialized medical equipment, such as resuscitators, monitors, positive pressure, AED, etc. Must have knowledge of and ability to apply the principles of clinic operations and management. Must have knowledge in computer use and preferred knowledge of Electronic Health Records. Must have supervisory experience. Must be willing and able to assist with scheduled after hours or weekend call (flexible schedule) How to apply: Email letter or statement of interest to for more information. Work Type:Permanent, Full Announcement :Neah-22-009