Care Management/Community Health Nurse en Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, WI

About the Department

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Care Management/Community Health Nurse

LOCATION: Red Cliff Community Health Center

WAGE: $28 - $34, Depending upon qualifications

SUPERVISOR: Clinic Supervisor

THIS IS A REGULAR FULL-TIME NON-EXEMPT POSITION

JOB SUMMARY: The Care Management and Community Health Nurse will provide nursing services in the clinic and/or community setting, with the goal of improving community health through health promotion and disease prevention services.

Position Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participates in primary care teams, providing case management assistance for patients, including but not limited to routine health maintenance, disease specific health care plans, medication reconciliation, referral tracking, and coordination of multidisciplinary services for each patient and their family. 
2. Home visits as needed to provide nursing services in the home, under the direction of the primary care provider.
3. Tracking of health maintenance screening measures community wide for the purpose of meeting quality improvement goals.
4. Home visits to recently discharged patients, to facilitate a safe transition after hospitalization.
5. Works to maximize immunization rates in the community, utilizing Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR).
6. Reports communicable disease to the WEDSS.
7. Provides public health information and education via social media and other electronic media (i.e., Facebook, website, newsletter).
8. Assist with respiratory season duties, testing, and administer vaccines.  
9. Maintain strict confidentiality and safeguard the privacy of patients in common areas.
10. Maintain a clean and safe physical environment. Alert administration and/or Health     Center staff to problems and difficulties, as circumstances may warrant.
11. Advance job knowledge and skills through continuing education efforts with the approval of Health Center Administration.
12. Attend staff and other meetings, in-services, and other events as directed by supervisor.
13. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position.  The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: None

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Able to work with all age groups across the life span.
2. Has good working knowledge of immunization schedules.
3. Knowledgeable about diabetes or is willing to learn.  
4. Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal.
5. Functions independently with minimal supervision.
6. Has sound judgment in responding to various clinical circumstances.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of an accredited RN program
2. Wisconsin nursing license in good standing
3. BLS certification, or willingness to certify
4. Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle and appropriate vehicle coverage and maintain driver’s eligibility as a condition of employment.  Be eligible to be put on the tribe’s vehicle insurance policy.   

Other Qualifications

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Considerable daily contact will be made with the general public, tribal leadership, Program Directors and staff, consultant(s), and the Tribal Community.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties assigned to this position involve bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying. Items may be placed on overhead storage. Lift at least 50 pounds, assisting patients onto exam tables as necessary. Work requires regular and recurring periods of standing or walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Providers will work closely with support staff in a shared open office. The environment must be maintained as clean, non-smoking, well-ventilated work area in adherence to all safety regulations. Private homes and other facilities will not necessarily meet the criteria of the established safety regulations. All Tribal buildings are smoke free.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: The ability to travel and attend meetings and trainings; overnight and out of town, both locally & nationally.

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE:  The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner.   The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability.  Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the image or name of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The following items are required for this position:

1. Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references; available on the Tribal website.
2. Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.
3. Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.
4. Cover letter, optional.
5. Resume.
6. Post-secondary transcripts or certifications; if applicable.

Please download the forms from the links below.  Complete the forms and save them.  Then, please upload and attach them as "other" attachments with your application.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Resources Department

88455 Pike Road

Bayfield, WI  54814

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

[email protected]

(715)779-3700 

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Workplace Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Workplace Act.  All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43 and are under a continuing obligation to supplement the application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.