Registered Nurse

NSORNA Nisqually's Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act requires all individuals who have ever been convicted of a sex offense to register with our Public Safety Department, whether or not registration is required in another jurisdiction. This position has regular contact with or control over Indian Children and Vulnerable Adults. In compliance with Federal Law, this position will not be filled by an applicant with any felonious offense or any of two or more misdemeanor offenses under Federal, State, or Tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact, or prostitution; crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children.

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides outpatient nursing care for all patients at Nisqually Health Center. The RN is responsible for professional nursing health care for the community, including education, case management, coaching, and process improvement efforts to address health disparities. This role is part of an integrated care team combining primary care, public health, dental, behavioral health, and opiate use disorder services.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients in multiple settings, including preparing patients for examinations, screening patients for appropriate information, and instructing patients in collection of samples, specimens, and tests.
• Provide IV therapies.
• Assess needs of the Nisqually population and collaborate with health care providers to develop and implement organization-wide public health services.
• Assist providers with clinical procedures.
• Provide care to patients throughout the lifespan, from newborn through elder care.
• Assist in the development of clinical pathways, standards, and standing orders for clinic patient care.
• Provide medical case management, health services, and education.
• Coordinate and assist in standardizing patient education materials that incorporate appropriate lifestyle and cultural considerations for individual and group education, working closely with the clinical director and other health care team members.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of all patient visits and encounters; maintain advanced E.H.R. knowledge and practices required to successfully execute duties.
• Support Quality Assurance performance improvement work and initiatives; utilize quality improvement principles such as value stream mapping, root cause analysis, just-in-time production, and PDSA cycles.
• Facilitate improvement within the healthcare system through coaching, rapid improvement events, and daily improvement methodologies; help foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assist in grants and reports as requested; provide reports, data, and information as required.
• Remain knowledgeable of current trends in care, management processes, quality improvement, medications, and other aspects of health care.
• Ensure accurate medical and health information is entered into the electronic health record.
• Protect the privacy and security of protected health information as required by tribal, state, and federal law.
• Participate in activities such as program evaluation, community dinners, and other related events.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in nursing with a minimum of 5 years' patient care experience; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse preferred.
• Tribal or public health experience preferred.
• Current valid Washington State nursing license without restriction, or ability to obtain a Washington State license prior to hire date. License must remain active and without restriction at all times to maintain employment.
• Current valid Washington state driver’s license and ability to be insurable under the Tribe’s insurance policy.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 3 months of hire.

Skills & Competencies

Knowledge Of

• Health Department, Tribal, and other related policies, procedures, and systems.
• Current nursing practices and procedures, especially regarding chronic diseases and health disparities.
• Quality improvement and patient safety practices and standards.
• Quality improvement processes and methods.
• HIPAA and PHI laws, rules, and regulations related to the security and confidentiality of data.
• Electronic health records, systems, and related applications.

Skill In

• Gathering and interpreting data.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, the community, staff, and external agencies.

Ability To

• Demonstrate strong nursing assessment skills and well-developed communication skills in person and on the phone.
• Take on responsibility and exercise independent judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving expertise.
• Provide excellent customer service and exercise tact and good judgment in all contacts.