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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
TITLE:
CLINICAL NURSE POSITION
EMPLOYER:
ROCKY BOY HEALTH BOARD
SUPERVISOR:
CLINICAL NURSE SUPERVISOR
SALARY:
MT
NEGOTIABLE
STATUS:
REGULAR FULL- TIME
OPENING DATE:
CLOSING DATE:
MAY 26, 2016
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
PROBATIONARY
PERIOD:
SIXTY (60) CALENDAR DAYS FROM INITIAL APPOINTMENT
DOE
LOCATION:
ROCKY BOY,
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
subcutraneous.
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
and preventive health tests.
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Provides health counseling to individuals and families.
Phone triage with appropriate treatment plan.
One RN does ordering of equipment and supplies.
Each RN has assigned “job”: women’s health employee, health ordering autoclave.
Establishes users levels and changes as indicated.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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 active, current registration as a professional clinical nurse.
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.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is desired.
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
recognize their desired side effects and complications of each.
2. Age Specific competency as related to patients of all ages in the various services within
Nursing.
3. 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.
4. Knowledge of practical nursing care principles, procedures, and techniques.
5. Knowledge and skill sufficient to respond to emergency situations.
Candidates must submit the listed items:
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Letter of interest/Cover Letter
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
Proof completion of follow-up if terminated previously for I-99 Drug Ordinance
Attach Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above
Submit to:
Geri Racine, Personnel Officer or Taunia Racine, Personnel Asst.
Rocky Boy Health Board
R.R.1 Box 664
Box Elder, MT 59521
Telephone (406) 395-4486, Extension 2080
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Jessica Windy Boy, Chief Executive Officer
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