POSITION:  Community Health Nurse

Full-time, non-exempt position

LOCATION:  Donald A. LaPointe Health & Education Facility

102 Superior Avenue

Baraga, MI  49908

SUPERVISORY CONTROL:  Community Health Coordinator

SALARY:  Not Rated (minimum starting wage = $27.00/hour)

QUALIFICATIONS:         

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure to practice in Michigan, Wisconsin, or Minnesota (must obtain a Michigan License within 6 months of hire).  
• Experience in public health/community health, chronic care or working with grant programs is preferred.
• Experience working with Native American populations or organizations is preferred. 
• Must have basic knowledge of Indian Health Programming and the local Tribal community.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted driver's license and must be insurable to operate fleet vehicles.
• Must be willing to travel, as needed.
• Must be willing to occasionally work evenings and weekends.
• Must have working knowledge of general office and clerical practices; good organizational, verbal and written skills; and strong computer skills, including word processing and electronic file management.
• Must have basic knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Must be able to obtain a satisfactory clearance in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Background Investigator Policy

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``` - Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory result of a Security Background Check, pre-employment drug screening, and a pre-employment physical.

MANDATORY ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS:

• CPR Certification/Review
• Universal Precautions
• TB Skin Test
• HIPAA Training

INDIAN PREFERENCE:  Preference will be given to qualified individuals of American Indian descent.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:  Preference will also be given to Veterans who do not have a bad conduct or dishonorable discharges (need DD214).