POSITION: Family Nurse Practitioner
THIS IS A FULL TIME EXEMPT POSITION
SUPERVISOR: Administrator—Health Center
Physician
LOCATION: Red Cliff Community Health Center
SALARY RANGE: Negotiable, Depending on Qualifications
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Family Nurse Practitioner is located in the Red Cliff Community Health Center. This position will work fairly independently, with supervision and direction from the Medical Director-Physician and Health Center Administrator.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Systematically assesses, identifies and initiates therapeutic management of acute chronic illnesses and medical conditions in all age groups.
2. Make health care decisions based on currently accepted medical and nursing science and the patient’s particular situational, family and cultural determinants.
3. Follows established protocols for therapeutic care under the direction of the Physician.
4. Uses physician consultation and refers clients with health problems which are beyond the scope of the Family Nurse Practitioner’s practice.
5. Documents patient care activities and maintains patient medical records in accord with clinic policy, sound professional practice and state and federal laws.
6. Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required by Health Center Administration, and regulatory bodies. Maintain a record of supporting documentation as required.
7. Participate in quality assurance and other efforts that assure appropriate care and services.
8. Adhere to and support facility policies, programs and activities.
9. Maintain strict confidentiality and safeguard the privacy of patients.
10. Advance job knowledge and skills through continuing education efforts after approval of Health Director.
11. Present a professional, caring image for the Health Center and its programs.
a. Maintain a cooperative relationship with other Health Center staff and tribal employees.
b. Demonstrate tact, courtesy, and respect in communication and interaction with Health Center patients, visitors, and staff and with outside agencies and programs.
c. Promote a working environment noted for effective cooperation and collaboration between programs, services, and co-workers.
d. Dress appropriately to promote professionalism within the Health Center.
12. Responsible for communication within the department and across departments to ensure that information is shared for effective operations.
13. Attend staff and other meetings, in-services, and other events as directed by supervisor.
14. At the direction of the Health Director, participate in the implementation of grants, contracts, or projects being carried out under the auspices of the Red Cliff Community Health Center. These activities will comply with the directives of Tribal and Health Center Administration. Specific duties will reflect the conditions and stipulations of individual grants, contracts, or projects and the concurrent needs and resources of the Health Center, and will fluctuate due the nature of such programs.
15. Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: None
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber or equivalent
2. Eligible for or holding a current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Wisconsin.
KNOWLEDGE:
1. Demonstrated flexibility to work on an interdisciplinary team.
2. Ability to work with all ages and populations.
3. ACLS certification or willingness to acquire.
4. Ability to plan, coordinate and direct varied and complex operations.
5. Good communication skills both written and verbal.
6. Personal abilities and maturity to function in a fast paced environment; to work with a diverse population (clients or patients, co-workers, professional staff, administration, outside agency staff, and the general public).
PERSONAL CONTACTS:
Daily contact with patients, visitors, primary care providers, Tribal and Health Center Administration, and other Health Center and Early Childhood Center staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
1. Office and clinic settings at the Red Cliff Community Health Center and community based settings.
2. Exposure to hazards of the health care industry.
3. Work setting must be maintained as a clean, nonsmoking, well-ventilated area in compliance with all applicable safety regulations. These safety regulations will not necessarily be met in private homes and other community settings.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The duties assigned to this position involve bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying. Items may be placed on overhead storage. Lift up to 50 pounds, assisting patients onto exam tables as necessary. Work requires regular and recurring periods of standing or walking.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have valid WI driver’s license, vehicle, and at least liability insurance. If no insurance, must get within three weeks. Must also be eligible for the Tribe’s vehicle insurance.
May require overnight travel to attend meetings or training. May be asked to perform visits to patient homes.
POSTED: JANUARY 23, 2012
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 7, 2012 0R UNTIL FILLED
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Red Cliff Human Resources Office
88385 Pike Road, Highway 13
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3706 ext. 267 or 268
The Red Cliff Community Health Center is a Drug-Free Workplace in accord with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, P.L. 100-690, and has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in effect. All new hires are subject to 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 this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.
This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.