Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is a non profit corporation that provides culturally sensitive health care to the American Indian population. OKCIC services not only include basic medical care, but also dental, optometry, behavioral health services, fitness, nutrition and other family programs.
Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare to American Indians. We do this by putting people first, providing quality services, and maintaining our Integrity and Professionalism.
We are looking to add compassionate team players to our growing team as we continue to work toward our goal of becoming the national model for American Indian Health Care.
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic is hiring a Director of Public Health & Social Services. This position provides direct patient care, education, and counseling to patients, staff, and community. The Director of Public Health & Social Services collaborates with other health care professionals in planning, organizing and coordinating the care and treatment of patients. This position plans and develops community health events and programs as well.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Plans and provides comprehensive, direct patient care including: immunizations, first aid, tuberculosis testing, colorectal cancer screening, tobacco cessation screening, and head checks. Performs duties by utilizing and documenting the nursing process.
Counsels and educates patients, families and groups regarding acute illness, chronic conditions, and public health in the clinic, home, school, or community setting. Provides transportation for patients as needed.
Responsible for employee health care clinic and maintenance of health information according to OSHA standards.
Assesses the health education needs of the clinic and community, identifies resources and coordinates the development of programs to respond to those needs.
Provides a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors by reduction and control of environmental hazards and risks, and preventing accidents and injuries.
Assists in providing clinical experiences and education for healthcare professional students within established education programs.
Supervises Public Health staff; provides direction for daily operations, assess staff competencies and promotes staff development.
Attends continuous education training as needed to improve the healthcare facility's services
Develops policy, procedures and standards of care as needs arise; Collaborates with nursing departments and other clinical managers to develop and implement patient care policies, procedures and standards. Reviews all policy and procedures annually
Plans, develops and directs the organizational programs to meet clinic goals and accreditation standards.
Prepares reports for higher levels of management.
Responsible for recruitment, retention and training of Public Health and Social Services staff.
Provides oversight of the procurement of medical supplies necessary for programs and/or services offered by Public Health and/or Social Services.
Serves as a member of various internal and external committees.
Responds to emergency situations when required.
Reviews and resolves patient complaints; prepares incident reports for the medical department
Supervises inspection of all medical equipment in need of periodic testing and reviews logs on inspections. Examples of equipment inspection logs include: refrigeration temperatures, AED and oxygen.
Food Resources Center- Ordering and maintaining program
Maintaining the VFC Pediatric Vaccine Program
Coordinates and manages communication with patients, family and health care team to access health care
services not available at OKCIC by utilizing referral resources (i.e. Indian Health Services, Medicare, Medicaid
and other community resources).
Ensures that services support quality patient communication, education, financial and tribal components.
Records in EHR and RPMS accurately and timely; Responsible for processing referrals accurately and in a
timely manner.
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic is a non-profit organization and not federal employment. Indian preference hiring laws apply. OKCIC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and EEO/AA employer. Oklahoma City Indian Clinic is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals. Employment practices shall adhere to all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on age, genetics, race, color, gender, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
For Indian Preference to apply, you must complete the full application and submit a copy of your CDIB card.y
Qualifications
Must align with OKCIC vision, mission and core values
Due to the safety sensitive nature of this position, medical marijuana license holders who test positive for marijuana will not be qualified for this position.
Bachelor of Science in nursing;
Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license and in good standing with the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing.
Five (5) or more years nursing experience in public health, community health or outpatient setting.
Supervisory experience in a clinical or hospital setting required.
Must have excellent communication, organization, time management and leadership skills; ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment
Current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) required.