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TITLE:
CLINICAL NURSE]
EMPLOYER:
ROCKY BOY HEALTH BOARD
SUPERVISOR:
CLINICAL NURSE SUPERVISOR
SALARY:
NEGOTIABLE DOE
STATUS:
REGULAR FULL- TIME
OPENING DATE:
CLOSING DATE:
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
PROBATIONARY
PERIOD:
SIXTY (60) CALENDAR DAYS FROM INITIAL APPOINTMENT
LOCATION: ROCKY BOY, MT
MAJOR DUTIES:
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Completes initial assessment of patients at the outpatient clinic.
Takes the initial health history on new patients.
Takes initial health history on all returning patients based on clinic policy.
Coordinates health care needs of all patients through assessment, evaluation, and referral
to appropriate resources.
Provides emergency treatment such as resuscitation.
Start IVs perform EKGs, accompanies patients on ambulance and makes decisions for
health care while enroute.
Administers prescribed medication, oral, intramuscular, intravenous, etc., and
subcutaneous.
Ensures patient flow is consistent and according to individual patient needs, routine
emergency, etc.
Assess acuity of patients and determines level of urgency patients.
Orders diagnostic procedures as directed by Physician with physician signing off.
Assesses the stable phase of common chronic illnesses such as diabetes, pain and
hypertension for changes and determines level of care.
Performs complex procedures such as burn and wound dressing and debridement.
Assists physicians in surgical procedures such as casting and suturing of accident victims.
Teaches individuals and families in home care such as treatments, medications, nutrition
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and preventive health tests.
Provides health counseling to individuals and families.
Phone triage with appropriate treatment plan.
Each RN on staff share other responsibilities such as employee health, women’s health,
autoclaving, ordering supplies, and equipment and doing urgent care checks.
Establishes user levels and changes as indicated.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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A minimum of Associate’s Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program
approved by a legally designated State accrediting agency.
Applicants must have knowledge of the Rocky Boy Reservation as to its geographies to
population groups, health needs, and cultural differences.
Applicants must have possession of a current license to practice as a Registered
Professional Nurse in the State of Montana. Prefer experience in working with Native
American people.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing
Knowledge of Quality Assurance principle and program requirements.
Ability to provide individual and family counseling, guidance and health instruction to help
patients of clinic operation and maintenance.
Skill in providing emergency procedures such as treatment of accident victims.
Knowledge/ability to apply professional nursing principles, procedures, and techniques to
outpatients with a wide variety of health problems.
Will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Applicants who meet the required qualifications described above will be further evaluated to
determine the extent they possess or have the potential to acquire knowledge, skills,
abilities and personal characters required to perform the duties and responsibilities
described above. On a separate sheet of paper discuss how you performed or have
potential to develop the particular knowledge, skill, or ability listed above. Failure to submit
written responses as part of your application may result in an eligible rating or
substantially lower score.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of medicating and dosages and the ability to administer medications and
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recognize their desired side effects and complications of each.
Age Specific competency as related to patients of all ages in the various services within
Nursing.
Knowledge and ability to independently plan, manage, and organize work in order to meet
priorities, accomplishing work within established time frames and working in stressful
situations.
Knowledge of practical nursing care principles, procedures, and techniques.
Knowledge and skill sufficient to respond to emergency situations.
Candidates must submit the listed items:
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Letter of interest/Cover Letter
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Official credentials and grade transcripts (Diploma)
Resume and/or Application
Three (3) current letters of Reference
Proof Tribal Enrollment, if applicable
Proof of Veteran – DD-214 honorable discharge, if applicable
Current Valid Montana Driver’s License
Current Unrestricted Montana licensure [Copy]
Proof completion of follow-up if terminated previously for I-99 Drug Ordinance
Attach Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above
Submit to:
Geri Racine, Human Resources Offr or
Taunia Racine, Human Resources Associate
Rocky Boy Health Board
96 Clinic Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
Telephone (406) 395-4486, Extension 1687/1688
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Jessica Windy Boy, Chief Executive Officer
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