Registered Nurse AJRC

Salary is Negotiable

After successful completion of the probationary period, employee will receive off probation wage increase.

Summary:

Responsibilities:

* Participate in planning, directing and supervising care plans and Minimum Data Set for each resident; assess resident needs; design and maintain a care plan in cooperation with physician’s orders, nursing personnel, and interdisciplinary team; communicates frequently with resident’s family
* Assume charge nurse role as needed or assigned
* Provide direct nursing care to residents; recognize and interpret symptoms; assist with therapeutic and diagnostic measures; administer medication and treatment as per physician’s orders; assure special and emergency needs are met; maintains complete and accurate medical records. Report any changes of condition promptly to physician
* Assign duties to nursing staff as appropriate based on training and experience
* Promote resident education by assisting in resident orientation on effective and active therapy and rehabilitation and teaching good health habits
* Maintain and monitor nursing equipment, supplies and inventory
* Assist in maintaining an environment conducive to the physical, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing of residents and personnel
* Implement and participate in staff development and training programs
* Contributes to the team effort
* Maintain professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations
* Perform basic nursing care such as but not limited to bathing, personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, transferring and feeding residents

Skills:

Essential:
* Interpret federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements
* Communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing
* Knowledge of department organization, functions, objectives, policies, and procedures
* Exercise independent judgement
* Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement/regulatory agencies, departmental staff, tribal officials, and the public
* Obtain additional education and training
* Geriatric nursing
* Emergency medical procedures
* Supervising, training, and evaluating staff
* Prepare and maintain patient records
* Use computer, fax machine, and copier
* Foster a cooperative work environment
* Work independently and in a team environment
* Operate various types of medical equipment including oxygen, wound vacuums, tube feeding pump's, suction machines, ambu bags and patient lifts
* Be compassionate and caring
* Maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
* Observe, assess, and record systems, reactions, and progress
* Comply with Caregiver Law and Grant conditions criminal history checks as a condition of employment to include fingerprinting
* Employees are required to have proof of immunity or dates of two (2) doses of MMR and proof of immunity or dates of two (2) doses of Varicella prior to starting in any position within the Oneida Comprehensive Health Division. Any refusal of vaccination(s) or failure to provide proof of immunity may disqualify the applicant
* Ability to record Oneida language utilizing multiple recording devices.

Education Requirement - Or A Closely Related Field:

Essential:
* Associates Degree in Nursing

Credentials:

Essential:
* Registered Nurse
* Health Insurance Portability (HIPAA) Accountability
Nonessential:
* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified, within ninety (90) days of employment
* Child Abuse Reporting Policy (CARP) Training (Hrd), within ninety (90) days of employment

Working conditions:

Essential:
* Stand Frequently
* Walk Frequently
* Repetitive Movement Hands
* Push/Pull Frequently
* Bend/Stoop Frequently
* Kneel Occasionally
* Crouch Occasionally
* Crawl Occasionally
* Move 75-100 Pounds Occasionally With Assistance
* Noise Moderate Level
* Exposure To Unpleasant Odors
* Exposure To Hazardous Material
* Exposure To Infectious Disease
* Work Situations requiring Safety Goggles
* Work Situations requiring Gloves
* Work Situations Protective Face Shields
* Exposure To Life Or Death Situations
* Work Hours On Call
* Extreme weather conditions
* Evening and weekend work may be required
* Work Hours Extended
* Work irregular shifts
* Nursing Home
* Work Situations requiring Safety Steel Toe Boots

Experience:

Essential:
* Nurse
Nonessential:
* Professional nurse in a clinic, hospital, or nursing home
* Previous supervisory experience

Other information:

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT - The Oneida Nation does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in employment or the provision of services. However, individuals of Indian ancestry and Veterans will be given preference by law in employment.

Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.

Must maintain strict security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.

Must adhere to all Oneida Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures, Oneida Nation Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.

Must pass a background check to meet Employment Eligibility Requirements. If applicable, must pass a background check to meet Oneida Nation/State Compact and/or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance, and may be required to obtain a temporary license and/or Gaming license as a condition of employment.

Must be willing and able to obtain additional related education and training.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and adhere to the Nation Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.

A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and/or a 2 step TB Skin Test is required within thirty (30) days of employment.

Must provide a copy of diploma/degree, license, or certification upon employment.