RN/ Educator

Job Purpose & Position Overview

This position will work in the Wa i pi nagu Program. This position provides administrative, outreach, collaborative, and clinical support for the Kidney Protection work. This position is funded through the Rural Health Transformation Grant. The individual will help organize and maintain operations within the Kidney Protection Program work plan and ensure efficient compliance with the grant reporting. The individual will also provide a supportive role for the Kidney Protection Program teams within the Public Health Department and within the Twelve Clans Unity hospital.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Coordinate outreach to participants using the Meditech registry

Complete grant reports and data tracking requirements.

Responding to Referrals, scheduling, reminders, care plans, and any applicable grant reporting work.

Assist Community Health Worker with case management of participants.

Coordinate and plan health screenings in the community.

Provide education on kidney health following the National Health Foundation curriculum. This may be in a group/class or individual setting.

Serve as a leader in patient satisfaction and foster a patient friendly environment for all kidney related services.

Acquire and maintain clinical knowledge and skills in areas of kidney disease treatment, management, prevention, and technology.

Assist the Wa i pi nagu Program in community events or services and other applicable situations as it relates to diabetes and prediabetes treatment, management, prevention and education.

Collaborate and coordinate meetings with kidney initiative stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Associate degree in nursing or other health related degrees.

Willingness to obtain diabetes and kidney certifications.

Demonstrated teaching ability and effective communication skills.

Demonstrated knowledge and skill appropriate to the age specific needs of patients served.

Understand the social and culture context of American Indian/Alaska Native communities and integrate this knowledge into program activities.

Must meet drivers’ eligibility guidelines.

Must have the ability to be out in the community often conducting outreach activities.

Excellent computer skills including word processing, email, internet, and spreadsheets.

Must have CPR and Basic First Aid Certification or willingness to acquire.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Training Requirements:

Must be willing to pursue a training and educational plan.

Must attend all meetings and training courses as directed by Wa i pi nagu Program Director.

Physical Requirements

Normal to heavy work which includes the ability to lift up over 50 lbs.

Regularly required to run, walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands and feet to operate various office and workout equipment.

While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

Mental Requirements:

Reading, writing, calculating

Above average social interaction skills

Reasoning/Analysis

Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements:

Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.

Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

Certificates, Licenses & registrations:

All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.