• Perform comprehensive professional nursing duties for the care of patients with a variety of injuries and illnesses in various outpatient departments and/or field clinics.
• Serve as liaison between providers and patients.
• Assess patients’ conditions, screening and consults, and determine the required care needed.
• Set-up and operates and provide maintenance to specialized equipment.
• Perform routine nursing tasks including but not limited to patient set up, education, nursing assessment, procedures and injections.
• Execute nursing care under directions of the provider such as: medication injections, wound care/dressing changes, administrating prescribed medications following medication administration safeguards, and assist in clinical procedures.
• Implement physicians’ orders accurately and promptly, using nursing judgment.
• Carry out all clinical nursing practices in accordance with procedures outlined in the nursing policy and procedure manual.
• Assist in training of new staff to cross train in all areas within the medical department.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of reports of patients’ contacts, interventions, medical histories and monitoring changes in their condition in the electronic medical record.
• Provides education to patient and families based on identified learning needs of the patient and/or by provider direction and documents interventions appropriately.
• Manage patient phone calls: perform telephone triage duties and schedule, advice, or redirect patients as appropriate to their presenting medical problems; communicate patient concerns to medical providers and communicate provider responses and treatment directions to patient.
• Participate in the identification, development and training of new procedures for the improvement of care.
• In the absence of the Clinic Nurse Supervisor(s),assists in the daily staffing needs of Clinical Assistants to insure adequate coverage for all clinic services.
• Provides guidance to other nursing and non-nursing personnel of the medical department in the absence of a supervisor.
• Ensure all equipment/supplies are properly ordered and stocked.
• Provides comprehensive care coordination for patients assigned to care, assessing the patient’s needs accordingly and facilitating communication amongst other clinicians providing care.
• Educate patients and their families on plans of care and fosters an environment for trust, respect to facilitate open communication and collaborative practices.
• Serves as an advocate between patients, their families and health care personnel to ensure efficient and prompt health care services.
• Represents the Medical Department in quality assurance and safety activities as delegated to help insure that medical services and delivered in a manner consistent with all applicable code requirements.
• If applicable, may be requested to travel to multiple work locations.
• Any other duties needed to help fulfill clinical needs.
• Appropriate/Professional work attire is required.
• Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
• Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees and/or clients.
• Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
• Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
• Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.

The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Nagaajiwanaang (Where the water stops), is one of the six Bands of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and a proud sovereign Ojibwe nation. We strive to be a diverse, supportive, and inclusive workforce that employs Fond du Lac Band members, native peoples, and those from our surrounding communities.  

As one of Carlton County's largest employers, the Fond du Lac Band is dedicated to elevating the community through a broad spectrum of programs and enterprises including our gaming facilities, tribal government, health services, and education that promotes our language, culture, and the preservation of our natural resources. 

The Fond du Lac Band is an employer that cultivates the growth of our employees and our programs; a place where you can develop your skills and gain experience that will positively impact the lives of those who call the Fond du Lac Band home.  Our hiring practices follow tribal employment rights outlined in Fond du Lac Ordinance #12/94 (TERO).   

Join the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in our mission to preserve and promote our community while contributing to its vibrant future.