Muscogee

DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT: The purpose of the position is to provide professional nursing services and support to the Creek Nation Community Hospital. Incumbent is under the supervision of the Director of Nursing (DON). The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Health System provides comprehensive health care services to Native Americans living within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation through the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Community Hospital (CNCH) and five (5) ambulatory health centers in Eufaula, Okemah, Okmulgee, Sapulpa, and Coweta. The Health System also maintains eight (8) Field Health operations consisting of the Behavioral Health Services (BHS); Vocational Rehabilitation Services; Contract Health Services (CHS); Community Health Representative (CHR); the Elderly Nutrition (ENP); the Women’s, Infants and Children (WIC) Programs; the Tobacco Prevention Program (TPP); and the Diabetes Prevention Programs.

Possess a State of Oklahoma License as a Registered Nurse. One (1) year relevant experience is preferred.

EVALUATION METHODS: Applicants who meet the requirements described above will be evaluated to determine the extent to which they possess or have the potential to acquire knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics, (KSAP's) required of this position. Applicants should address the following KSAP's on a separate attachment to their application.

1. Professional knowledge of nursing care principles, TQM ethics, practices and processes required to assess nursing needs of assigned patients.

2. Knowledge of wide variety of medical disorders, normal course of diseases, potential complications and individual therapeutic interventions.

3. Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, their desired effects and complications of their use.

5. Knowledge and skill in operation and monitoring of general nursing equipment; e.g. infusion pumps, defibrillators, arrhythmia monitors, etc.

6. Ability to develop, implement and evaluate a patient care plan to meet the need of assigned patients.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Submit a current Health System employment application form or resume, (a transfer request form for current employees). The KSAP’s as outlined in the Evaluation Methods section should be addressed, but are not required. All application materials are to be submitted to the attention of the Staffing Coordinator. For further information call Personnel Services at (918) 756-4333 Ext. 271. The Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer, however, Indian Preference will be applied.

Vacancy Announcement #: CN 08-19	Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Position: Registered Nurse - CNCH	Starting Salary: Negotiable