Resource Nurse Specialist - Public Health

About This Role

This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses. The Resource Nurse Specialist assists the Infection Control/Public Health Coordinator with assigned duties and responsibilities within Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Assist the coordinator on protocols and standard operating procedures
• Assist Infection Control/Public Health with planning and attending outreach events and programs, both internally and externally
• Assist in oversight of Infection Control/Public Health responsibilities concerning Employee Health, Workers Compensation cases, PHIDDO system management, and assist with STI/disease intervention case management
• Notify patients by phone or mail regarding lab work or diagnostic testing as directed by provider
• Provide patient instruction/teaching regarding medications, diagnostic test, lab results, and documents within the electronic health record
• Be available to act as a witness in signing of consent forms and advance directives as needed
• Perform all general nursing functions within scope of practice
• Assist to enhance staff competencies through targeted training and continuous professional development initiatives to maintain high standards of professional skills, patient care, and patient safety
• Provide staffing coverage in Public Health in the event of call in or vacancy
• Coordinate with Infection Control/Public Health Coordinator for supplies and equipment needs
• Perform all other duties assigned
• Perform other duties and projects as required by management

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately with patients, providers, and others
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patient encounters
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Licensed in the State of Oklahoma as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Experience with public health
• Experience in a clinical setting

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Important Details

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Occasional travel may be required

About the Company

CPN Health Services personnel may be assigned to provide services to patients of all ages including but not limited to Indian Children and will require a criminal history background screening.