American Indian Health Service of Chicago, Inc
Location
Chicago, IL | United States
Job description
Diabetes Nurse Educator $32.00/hr. to $45.00/hr. Part-time position
Niche clinic service Native Americans and Alaska Natives in the greater Chicagoland area needs quality nursing staff to provide exceptional patient care!
Summary: The Public Health Nurse shall be a currently licensed Registered Nurse who is certified as a Public Health Nurse. He/she shall work within our Public Health Department providing outreach and education services to the local community and Native population. Responsibilities of this position include assisting in the development and management of a team of care givers to provide home health services by developing managed care plans. Specific procedures relate to, health promotion and disease prevention education, monitoring, follow-up, maternal and child health, immunizations, injury prevention, diabetes, HIVIAIDS, and transportation services, and will assist in the coordination of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians. This position is responsible for developing revising/enforcing infection control procedures organization wide. The PHN may be called on to participate in grant writing projects and shall be required participate in specific committees and shall comply with all AAAHC standards.
Qualifications : 1. Demonstrates the ability to work in a culturally diverse environment. 2. Licensed in IL. A master's degree in public nursing is highly desired. 3. Minimum 2 years' experience in public health nursing and infection control preferred. 4. Minimum 1 year in a medical clinic. 5. Exhibits the ability to manage time and possesses organizational skills, excellent communication and personal skills. 6. Is proficient with software applications such as Excel and/or other data base programs, Microsoft Word, Internet, E-mail, and Power Point.
Requirements : 1. Must travel to the communities in the service area surrounding Cook County and immediate suburbs. 2. Must be available for out of the area travel as required for job related training and CEU's, and to attend all required meetings. 3. Managerial competence to: (1) must be able to work independents or with a team; (2) develop and manage a departmental budget; 4. Must provide documentation of immunity to measles, and rubella or become immunized with the recommended vaccine and also Hepatitis C. Must test annually for TB and have an annual health exam. Must be immunized annually for flu. 5. Must possess valid driver's license, good driving record. 6. Must adhere to confidentiality and HIPAA policies. 7. Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test and be willing to submit to a criminal background check. Must have Grant Knowledge and Experience.
American Indian Health Service of Chicago4326 W Montrose Ave Chicago, IL 60641 P (773) 883-9100 F (773) 883-0005 SHOLT@AIHSCHGO .ORG
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $32.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week
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Work Location: In person
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