Indian Preference in hiring is given to qualified enrolled members of Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) and Native Americans consistent with P.L. 93-638 and in accordance with KIC policy and other applicable federal laws.

PURPOSE

Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) job descriptions are a management tool to help organize duties and provide employees with the employer’s expectations with regard to a specific job classification. The responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a reasonable assignment for the position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

JOB SUMMARY

Incumbent in this position will provide direct primary health care services service via ambulatory clinic / long term care facility, telehealth, or home visit. Will examine and treat chronic and acute episodic illnesses, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries/illnesses.  Perform selected laboratory testing and interpret results. 

Offer referrals to physicians, write prescriptions, and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise and protocols. Incumbent will also work with the physicians in the care and treatment of patients and staff. Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Performs medical procedures according to privileges issued. 
• Examines and diagnoses health related conditions of individuals presenting themselves for acute outpatient care.  
• Develops appropriate treatment plans, determines when patient referral to secondary / tertiary care or testing is required and assures adequate follow-up of these individuals.
• Provides health maintenance visits, evaluates for immunizations and provides anticipatory guidance and referrals; performs physical examinations as DOT, Head Start, employment, etc.
• Performs STD (sexually transmitted disease) family planning screening and education, physical examinations (pap tests, etc.) and employee wellness screening. 
• Examines staff after on-the-job accidents or injuries. Completes necessary records pertaining to professional activities.
• Manage chronic care patients within guidelines of the clinic and with the assistance the physician staff.  
• Consults with other members of the medical staff regarding specific treatments, diagnosis, and other professional matters. 
• Completes necessary records pertaining to professional activities.
• Serves on standing committees to review and analyze the clinical functions, and ensure compliance with established clinical, AAAHC accreditation standards, and general professional standards.
• Makes clinical presentations at staff meetings as assigned.  In conjunction with other medical/pharmacy/dental staff, assist with development of the appropriate formulary for the clinic.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• Employee must have a current, full and unrestricted Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner license to practice medicine in the State of Alaska. 
• Current DEA, CPR, and ACLS certification required. 
• Must be able to meet and maintain current KICTHC credentialing and privileging requirements. 
• Possess current valid State of Alaska driver's license with a record acceptable to KIC’s Insurance carrier.
• Masters’ degree from an accredited nursing program. 
• Two years’ family medicine experience preferred.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of nursing principles, theories, concepts and techniques;
• Knowledge of AAAHC Accreditation requirements;
• Knowledge in the general concepts, principles and practice of Nurse Practitioner;
• Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA);
• Skill to operate software programs;
• Skills in conceptual thinking and orderly planning in the diagnosis treatment of patients;
• Ability to exercise mature judgment in working with patients to allow for good communications and doctor-patient relationships;
• Ability to use protocols to assess and treat minor illness;
• Ability to work effectively with physicians, nurses, supervisors, and ancillary staff;
• Ability to perform consistently from day to day and under unusual stress;
• Ability to communicate professionally over the telephone and in person in a positive and clear manner;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, including telephone, computer operations and in-person visits simultaneously;
• Ability to take verbal instruction and complete assigned project by established deadline;
• Ability to be flexible in order to perform at the highest level as a team player;
• Ability to utilize maximum degree of professionalism and diplomacy with those who may be experiencing a high degree of stress both mentally and/or physically (both patients and co-workers);
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and able to prioritize assignments;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all KIC operations and staff.

KIC COMPETENCIES

Cultural Competency: To be respectful and responsive to the health beliefs, practices, and cultural and linguistic needs of KIC Tribal Members. Developing cultural competence is an evolving, dynamic process that takes time and occurs along a continuum.

Commitment: To serve Tribal Members and set a high standard for yourself in your performance; strive for results and success; convey a sense of urgency and bring issues to closure; and stay persistent despite obstacles and opposition. 

Customer Service: Meet/exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identify, understand, and monitor the needs of both internal and external customers; always talk and act with customers in mind; and recognize working colleagues as customers.

Effective Communication: Ensure important information is passed to those who need to know; convey necessary information with respect, clearly and effectively orally or in writing

Responsiveness and Accountability: Demonstrate a high level of conscientiousness; hold oneself personally responsible for one's own work; and do the required fair share of work.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.  The noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Writing by hand and using a personal computer. Long hours in front of computer screen.  Traveling occasionally, to out-of-town meetings and functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The environment involves the usual risks and stress of an office environment within a public service facility.  The employee may be exposed to communicable diseases.  Safety precautions for employees such as blood drawing for screening of various diseases such as hepatitis, required immunizations, etc. are necessary.  The employee is occasionally subject to verbal abuse, threats, and physical violence from angry, hostile, or disgruntled patients and/or family members.

CONDITIONS OF HIRE

• May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license or capable of obtaining one, as well as be insurable by KIC’s company insurance.
• KIC is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employees must adhere to KIC drug and alcohol policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace. Employees must pass a pre-employment and subsequent random and/or for cause drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
• KIC has several positions that must comply with the P.L. 101-630 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (ICPA); all employment offers in the "covered" classification are conditional until KIC has received a Federal criminal background check verifying eligibility to work in these programs.
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including two (2) doses of a 2-dose series or one (1) dose of a 1-dose series plus fourteen (14) days beyond the final dose prior to start date.