DEPARTMENT: Nursing
REPORTS TO: Charge Nurse
SALARY: D.O.E./D.O.Q.
JOB STATUS: Full-Time/Non-Exempt/Rotating shifts & locations
OPEN DATE: 2/22/2024
CLOSE DATE: Until Filled

JOB SUMMARY:

This position serves as a support member of the nursing team at the Wind River Family and Community Health Care System.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Completes tasks that are clerical in nature and provides technical support to the medical and nursing staff.
Provides patient care within the CNA scope of practice as per policy.
Monitor vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, pain assessment, weight, height, and records as appropriate in EHR.
Obtains lab results, x-ray reports, operation reports, discharge summaries for follow-up visits to expedite patient visit, often involves calling/faxing other clinics or hospitals for provider review.
Stocks supplies exam rooms and cleans exam rooms between patients to ensure room cleanliness and availability.
Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment as needed.
Answers telephone takes messages and provides the medical provider, or nurse with appropriate information when needed for continuity of care.
Actively participates in clinical nursing staff meetings, required competencies, annual trainings, clinic flow, projects assigned, and activities.
Communicates with patients, families, and team members to ensure the occurrence of effective therapeutic interventions, and to ensure safe patient care.
Maintains knowledge of information management concepts (Health Records) and effectively participates in implementing the information management principles and maintains security and confidentiality of data and information.
Other duties as assigned to maintain and enhance the operation of the department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED.
Current certification for a Nursing Assistant from an accredited program.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check under the Indian Child Protection Act and Family Act (P.L.101-630).
Supporting certification such as BLS and other necessary competencies (e.g., ACLS, TNCC, PALS etc.) or obtain within 60 days of hire.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Competitive wages (no state or local tax)
18 different medical insurance packages
Dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan with 4% match
Leave Benefits to accommodate all employees’ needs for paid time off for: personal time, sick time, civic responsibilities.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION CRITERIA:

• Submit a complete application with supporting documents either online or to WRFCHC Human Resource Department located at 120 North 6th East St (Old DFS Bldg.), Riverton WY. Applicants must submit all supporting documents to be eligible for the position they are applying for.
  
  • Supporting documents: Driver’s License, Tribal ID, High School Diploma/GED, Degree or professional credentials, and other supporting documents that verify required qualifications.
• Applicants not living in the local area may submit a cover letter, resume, and supporting documents in lieu of an application as an initial statement of interest for a particular job announcement. However, the applicant must follow-up with an official Wind River Family and Community Health Care job application.
• Applicants who have a current application on file are required to submit a letter of interest for each position in which they want to be considered for. The letter should address how they meet each qualification. Supporting documents must be attached to the letter of interest.
• Telephone calls are not accepted in place of an employment application or letter of interest.
• When the position qualifications require a driver’s license, education, or professional credentials, the applicant must submit copies of certificates, licenses, degrees, and other supporting documentation. Applicants who do not provide supporting documents will be disqualified.
• WRFCHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference will be given to a qualified tribal member, then a qualified tribal member of a federally recognized tribe and then other qualified candidates.
  
  • Qualified Indian Preference applicants must provide a copy of their tribal enrollment identification card or a Certificate of Indian Blood.
• Background investigation, drug and alcohol screening are required as a condition of employment. Refusal will render the applicant ineligible for employment.

For information or questions, please contact Human Resources at 307-856-9281 ext. 367.