Nurse (RN

SDUIH OVERVIEW:

SDUIH is a non‑profit corporation that consists of two full‑time primary care clinics. SDUIH is a comprehensive patient‑focused health care organization. SDUIH corporate headquarters is located in Pierre and the agency reports to the Indian Health Service (IHS) in Aberdeen.

When you join our team at SDUIH, you’re joining our Tiwahe (family). We believe that through equitable pay, flexibility, and centering employee wellness, we’re creating systemic change that benefits everyone, especially our patients. Working with our medical team, you’ll improve the health and wellness of our patients and positively impact the health of our community.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer‑paid life insurance provided by SDUIH.
• Paid leave benefits, including Paid Time Off (PTO), sick leave, wellness leave, and paid holidays.
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance provided by SDUIH.
• Participation in the SDUIH 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, with a 100% employer match on the first 4% of employee contributions, subject to plan eligibility and terms.

Nursing staff will provide direct patient care that is safe, reliable, efficient and effective and within scope of practice as a licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to ensure quality care is provided that is culturally appropriate, mission aligned and in compliance with patient care procedures and program policies.

• Must possess current license (RN or LPN) through the South Dakota Board of Nursing, or South Dakota Board of Medical Examiners, with no history of Board violations or issues.
• Pass a federal background check. Must not have any felony convictions that relate to the Indian Child Welfare Act.
• Provide Indian Preference documentation if claimed.
• Be a positive role model for the community and others.

• Private, local, state and federal resources for the treatment and care of patients.
• Current documentation and coding (ICD9 & CPT).
• Federal reporting requirements, i.e. Government Performance Reporting Act (GPRA) and UDS requirements.
• HIPAA and OSHA rules and requirements.

• Enforce HIPAA requirements and maintain confidentiality.
• Assist in performing direct patient care and diagnostic treatments as needed including the execution of standing orders.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment, collect lab results and complete lab reports.
• Dispense and administer sample prescriptions and in‑house medications.
• Comply with OSHA safety regulations and quality control of equipment and exam rooms.
• Provide special state and federal health programs and services, i.e. All Women Count, Family Planning, STD and Immunization Program etc.
• Perform nursing assessment and document into Electronic Health Record system.
• Provide education (chronic and acute care) prevention health measures.
• Establish and maintain a positive effective relationship with patients and staff.
• Coordinate services for patients with other disciplines and agencies, i.e. AWC, Family Planning, WIC, Food Stamps, and County Welfare etc.
• Document the release, transfer and receipt of medical records in accordance with HIPPA requirements.
• Use general office equipment and computers at a proficient and accurate level.
• Prioritize, coordinate, organize and schedule appointments and services.
• Register and schedule patients through RPMS/Scheduling GUI.
• Read, process, and/or prepare reports, records, and recommendations.
• Travel and actively participate in required training sessions and team meetings.

• Carry out orders and assist medical providers in clinical procedures to ensure quality patient care is provided.
• Monitor exam rooms by maintaining a sanitary and safe environment. Furniture and equipment should be wiped down after every visit. Report all problems with equipment to the Medical Supply Coordinator with suggested improvement.
• Assure accurate care and handling of laboratory specimens such as; pap smears, cultures, and other specimens for laboratory testing that complies with OSHA safety requirements.
• Instruct patients concerning health promotion in…