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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
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Title:
TRIAGE NURSE
Employer:
ROCKY BOY HEALTH BOARD
ROCKY BOY INDIAN RESERVATION
Supervisor:
CLINICAL NURSE SUPERVISOR
Salary:
$52,291.00 - $67,683.00 (DOE)
Status:
FULL TIME
Opening Date:
Closing Date:
DECEMBER 16, 2015
JANUARY 15, 2016 @ 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR DUTIES:
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Completes initial assessment of patients at the outpatient clinic
Takes the initial health history on new patients.
Coordinates health care needs of all patients through assessment, evaluation, and referral to
appropriate resources.
Provides emergency treatment such as resuscitation.
Administers prescribed medication, oral, intramuscular, intravenous, and subcutaneous, etc.
Ensures patient flow is consistent and according to individual patient needs, routine
emergency, etc.
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 treatments, medications, nutrition and
preventive health tests. Provides health counseling to individuals and families.
Orders equipment and supplies.
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Establishes user levels and changes as indicated.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Associates Degree in Nursing (LPN/RN).
Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Montana.
Professional knowledge of nursing process including, principles, practices, and procedures of
nursing care required to assess and care for nursing needs of medical, surgical, pediatric and
geriatric patient and/or other types of patients
Knowledge of principles and methods of continuous quality improvement and ability to
apply.
Knowledge of and ability to incorporate, cultural impact on health care provision.
Desired Qualifications:
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Registered Nurse with Licensure in the State of Montana.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Indian preference, enrolled member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe preferred.
Minimum of 6 months in ER/Critical care experience is preferred
ACLS Certified
PALS to be completed within one year of employment.
Other Selection Criteria:
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Qualified Chippewa Cree members who are honorably discharged veterans will be given
preference. DD214 Required.
Chippewa Cree Tribal Preference
Will be subject to pre- employment and random drug testing
If terminated from any positions within the Chippewa Cree Tribe for violations of the Drug
and Alcohol Ordinance I-99, must have completed requirements of the ordinance.
Only those applications properly completed and received on or before the closing date will be
considered for the position advertised.
Applicants who meet the required qualifications described above will be further evaluated to
determine the extent to which their education, work related experience, training, awards,
professional recognition and supervisory appraisals indicate they posses or have the potential
to acquire knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’S) required to perform the duties and
responsibilities described above. On a separate sheer of paper discuss how you performed or
have potential to develop the particular knowledge, skill or ability listed below. Failure to
submit written responses as part of your application may result in an ineligible rating
or substantially lower score.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of and ability to incorporate, cultural impact on health care provision (Please cite
examples and describe education/experience].
2. Ability to effectively communicate, verbally, an /or in writing, with all members of the health
care team, patients, families, public, etc., through formal and informal mechanisms [Please
cite examples and describe education/experience].
3. Knowledge of age specific competency as related to patients of all ages in the various
services within Nursing [Please cite examples and describe education/experience].
4. Knowledge of principles of evaluating program effectiveness and quality assurance [Please
cite examples and describe education/experience].
5. Ability to coordinate services within a comprehensive health program and with related local
agencies, groups, and professional counterparts [Please cite examples and describe
education/experience].
6. Ability to participate in meetings of professionals; i.e., Health Care Team [Please cite
examples and describe education/experience].
7. Knowledge of practical nursing care principles, procedures, and techniques [Please cite
examples and describe education/experience].
8. Knowledge and skill sufficient to respond to emergency situations {Please cite examples and
describe education/experience].
9. Excellent Nursing assessment skills to triage patients according to their level of acuity
[Please cite examples and describe education/experience].
Candidates must submit the listed items:
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Letter of Interest/Cover letter
Official diploma and/or official transcripts [Showing degree earned]
Resume and application
RN License
Three (3) current letters of reference [including telephone number, address, email]
Proof of Tribal Enrollment, if applicable
Proof of Veteran-Honorable Discharge DD-214, if applicable
Proof of follow up if terminated from Drug Ordinance I-99
Written Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s), (written response)
Submit to:
Geri Racine, Personnel Officer and/or Personnel Assistant
Rocky Boy Health Board
R.R. 1 Box 664
Box Elder, MT 59521
Telephone (406) 395-4486 Extension 2080
S/________________________________________Date:_____________________
Mary Lynne Old Coyote, Interim CEO