Aprn

SUMMARY: The APRN provides patient-centered care working collaboratively with doctors specialists and other healthcare providers to deliver both short-term and long-term care to patients. The APRN is integral from the moment a patient enters the clinic participating in patient evaluations developing and executing treatment plans administering treatments and medications and providing patient education. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week with an expectation of attendance from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. The APRN serves as a key liaison between doctors patients and other care providers making effective communication skills essential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Collaborate with clinical providers to fulfill patient needs and requests.
• Develop and document patient care plans ensuring all medical details are accurately recorded.
• Coordinate patient appointments testing and follow-up procedures.
• Provide direct patient care throughout the treatment process including conducting patient intake gathering information on current symptoms medical history and medications.
• Assess vital signs administer EKGs respiratory treatments and other necessary interventions.
• Guide patients to the appropriate clinical areas such as examination rooms laboratories or pharmacies.
• Assist in procedures by preparing equipment supporting clinical providers and directly participating in care delivery.
• Administer medications and treatments including oral rectal intravenous or direct injections as ordered.
• Monitor patients progress evaluate treatment effectiveness and conduct follow-up assessments in person or via phone.
• Perform specialized procedures such as wound care central line dressing changes and wound vacuum management.
• Administer vaccines according to immunization schedules for adults adolescents and children.
• Continuously assess and document patient health recovery and response to treatments ensuring records are updated with new information.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment by following infection control procedures disposing of hazardous materials and sanitizing equipment.
• Ensure examination rooms and workstations are fully stocked and ready for use.
• Provide patient education including information on COVID-19 prevention isolation and overall health management.
• Adhere to HIPAA and privacy laws maintaining strict confidentiality of patient information.
• Participate in team meetings and additional training sessions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Masters degree in Nursing (MSN) with a focus on advanced practice nursing.
• Certification as an APRN in a relevant specialty.
• Extensive experience in clinical practice patient care and developing patient care plans.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES and/or REGISTRATIONS:

• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Current APRN license in the state of practice.
• National certification from an approved NP board (e.g. AANP ANCC).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and/or ABILITIES:

• In-depth knowledge of advanced examination and treatment processes.
• Advanced medical assessment.
• Patient-centered care planning and implementation.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Effective communication and collaboration with patients and care providers.
• Willingness to learn and stay updated on evolving medical practices including advanced diabetes care and insulin pump therapy.
• Strong triage skills to manage patient needs whether through phone consultations walk-ins or scheduled visits.

PLEASE NOTE: P.L. 93-638 Indian Preference and Tribal Employment rights Ordinance. (T.E.R.O) will be practiced; however all qualified applicants will be considered.

*Please note that the job description is subject to change with or without prior notice.*

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS RESUME TO:

OMAHA TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

ATTN: HR DEPARTMENT

P.O. BOX 368

MACY NEBRASKA 68039

OR

EMAIL:

Must pass background check physical and pre-employment drug screen.