PUYALLUP TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
JOB TITLE: Nurse Educator OPEN DATE: October 27, 2017
REPORTS TO: Medical Practice Manager CLOSE DATE: November 9, 2017
DEPT: Medical
GENERAL FUNCTION: Provides general health education and direct nursing care for patients and their families, and participates in community outreach events and alternative off site locations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
· Communicates and works in partnership daily with health care team and PTHA personnel on patients’ status and provision of health care and education.
· Carries out preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures and administers medications and treatments as ordered or directed and completes documentation by end of day.
· Responds to telephone, email and in-clinic triage addressing patients’ issues within two business days.
· On a weekly basis, performs intensive medical care management on high-risk patient findings (abnormal results) and reports outcomes /findings to provider within two business days.
· Performs initial and ongoing assessment of individual’s and families’ health education needs.
· Provides patient education on chronic conditions including but not limited to tobacco cessation, cancer, diabetes, asthma, COPD, heart disease, obesity and various topics at patient or provider request.
· Remains knowledgeable of current health information, care management, medications, teaching techniques and important aspects of healthcare.
· Assists in the review and development of new health education materials including various media (i.e. Tribal newspaper, lobby TVs, pamphlets, seasonal campaigns, etc.) as directed.
· Plans and coordinates health education programs/activities that will educate the community on health related topics and fosters community involvement in achieving health-related goals as directed.
· Participates in applicable grant writing as it relates to the activities of the health educator. Provides written reports, data, and materials as requested.
· Maintains knowledge of and collaborative relationship with appropriate resources in and outside of PTHA for coordination of client’s care. Makes referrals as necessary to other departments and agencies.
· Accompanies patients to medical visits and provides home visits as approved by PTHA Clinical Director in order to coordinate care.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):
WA State Registered Nurse license and Bachelor’s Degree in related field required. Minimum three years nursing experience including demonstrable knowledge and experience in patient health education. Experience with community outreach, prevention, education events or activities. Acute care and/or primary care experience. Experience with case management or coordination of care for patients. Current/valid WA State Driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and proof of liability insurance. Experience and/or ability to work with an electronic health record system. Current BLS certification. Ability to obtain ACLS and/or PALS as directed.
BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and AD&D insurance, 401(k), Vacation and Sick leave, paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Plan plus much more!
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TO APPLY:
A PTHA employment application is required (resume optional). Applications are available in the Human Resource Department or on the PTHA website. Completed applications must be submitted to the Human Resource Department by 5:00 pm on the closing date. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer while practicing Native preference according to law.
PTHA - Human Resource Department
Kwawachee Counseling Center, Bldg. #4, 1st Floor
2209 East 32nd Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
Phone: (253) 593-0232 ext. 353
Fax: (253) 593-3479
Email:
Website: www.eptha.com
Because of the large number of applications that may be received, not everyone who applies for a vacant position will be interviewed. Only those interviewed will receive notification when the position is filled or closed.
PTHA IS AN ALCOHOL/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE and SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT