Job description

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA 90026 (Fully Onsite)
Classification: Non-exempt
Salary Range: $40 - $45 hourly
Status: Regular, Full-time 40 hours a week

POSITION SUMMARY

The Public Health Nurse is part of a multidisciplinary team working together to determine, assess, establish and carry out a public health and case management plan for each client with an emphasis on health education and health services that are preventative in nature. The UAII PHN will advocate for positive health changes in the AI/AN community of the Los Angeles metropolitan region. The Public Health Nurse will have the opportunity to work directly with the AI/AN population to educate people and give them the tools they need to improve their health outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

● Provide health screening for risk assessment of adults and children dealing with general medical, women’s care, chronic diseases, and HIV/AIDS risk assessment and risk reduction

● Provide referrals for diagnosis and treatment to assure continuity of health services

● Provide diabetes education for the purpose of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention

● Provide health education as appropriate to all clients

● Responsible for percentage of PHN encounters, face-to-face evaluations, education & screening as required by contract with Indian Health Services or other funding sources

● Responsible for home visits as needed

● Responsible for percentage of chart reviews for quality assurance purposes

● Maintain an active list of all clients sorted by geographic area and disease registry

● Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all encounters utilizing ICD-10 codes and CPT codes for data management systems

● Collaborate with other Health Project personnel such as the Health Educator, Dietitian, etc.

● Collaborate with the Community Clinic staff and any other UAII Dept. as necessary

● Adhere to GPRA performance indicators related to the delivery of services

● Assist clients in accessing appropriate primary and specialty care in partnership with clinical and case management staff

● Submit required reports and records monthly as required by the Program Director

● Oversee case management and public health outreach efforts to ensure appropriate treatment plans and continuity of care

● Monitor local epidemiology trends to adapt preventative measures for community health as needed

● Responsible for supporting and/or providing active feedback on program goals and plan enhancements to improve community health outcomes

● Keep the Program Director well informed regarding activities, pending issues and potential problems

● Review and revise Medical Protocols, Policies, and Procedures as needed

● Assist Program management in preparation of grant proposals and reporting as needed

● Attend required departmental and agency meetings as requested

● Other duties as assigned or required to fulfill the purpose of the position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:
● Experience with Electronic Health Record documentation

● Experience with immunization administration and documentation

Education & Experience:
● Bachelors’ degree required, Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

● Minimum of 2 years in direct patient care

Certifications:
● Current California Registered Nursing License

● Current Public Health Certificate

Technology Skills:
● Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

● Working knowledge of Google Suite (Mail, Calendar, Drive)

● Working knowledge of virtual video platforms (Zoom, Google Meets)

● Demonstrable ability to learn RPMS databases and associated applications as needed

Other Skills:
● Available and willing to travel as needed by funding sources

● Available to work evening and weekend hours as needed

● Willingness to learn new skills and participate in training sessions relevant to the position

● Maintains personal responsibility for maintaining a valid licensure and for ensuring timely completion of appropriate Continuing Education Units for renewal of license

OTHER EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

● Eligibility to work in the us

● Fingerprint clearance

● Annual negative tb test result on file

● Pass a post-offer drug test

● Maintain a valid CA driver's license, if driving for the organization

● Maintain auto insurance coverage, if driving for the organization

● Fully vaccinated for COVID

BENEFITS

UAII offers a comprehensive and robust benefits package that includes:

● Medical, Dental, Vision

● Anthem Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans

● Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

● Company-paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D

● FSA Medical and Dependent Care and HAS

● 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

● LegalShield

● TotalCare Employee Assistance Program

● 12 Vacation Days (first year)

● 13 Paid Holidays

● 3 Personal Days

● 7 Sick Days

● Bereavement and Jury Duty paid leave

● Wellness Program

● Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Program

Disclaimer: This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and work performance of employees in this position. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Holistic Medicine

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90026: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Public Health Field: 2 years (Required)
• Community Clinic: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CA Driver's License (Required)
• California RN License (Required)
• Public Health Certificate (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: One location

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