Tribal Health Center Job Descriptions
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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center
Medical Director
Regular, full-time; Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Some varied hours due to training or events.
Exempt
Position Summary: The position provides professional medical services within the scope of
licensing and certification by the State of Nevada Board of Nursing. This position will perform
all essential, professional services consistent with the goals of assisting patients to maintain or
increase their levels of health and wellness.
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Interviews patients and family members, and consults with attending physicians, as
appropriate, to determine and evaluate preventative, remedial, or maintenance care.
Performs patient screening and triage and consults with attending physician as
appropriate on diagnosis and evaluation.
Conducts on-site treatment and emergency procedures including the administration of
medications, provides immediate medical assistance in acute, or emergent cases.
Provides continuum of care through patient education, counseling, and guidance.
Maintains records and reports regarding patient care, treatment or diagnosis, follow-up
activities, and other related information.
Reviews and interprets tests and other findings with appropriate follow-up.
Participates in the management of chronic care conditions.
Provides guidance and counseling to patients and family members on prevention as well
as curative and rehabilitative measures.
Attends required meetings and performs other duties as assigned by the Medical Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Advanced
Practitioner of Nursing or Physician Assistant.
Current licensure from the State of Nevada.
At least one (1) year of prior professional experience as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician
Assistant in a clinic setting serving children and adults.
Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing. Ability to use
the Electronic Health Record (EHR) chart system with moderate to advanced computer
skills.
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Ability to perform physical activity on a regular basis including but not limited to:
walking, standing for long periods, and lifting.
Ability to pass a TB test and a current CPR certification.
Must have the ability to work in a diverse minority environment.
Must be able to pass a background check
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Physician
Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center
Medical Director
Regular, full-time; Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Some varied hours due to training or events.
Exempt
Position Summary: The Physician performs primary outpatient family & pediatric medical care
services within the scope of his/her license and training to include obtaining patient information,
diagnosing, developing appropriate treatment plan, monitoring patient compliance, and assisting
patient in understanding their disease process. Provides services consistent with the stated goals
of assisting community members maintain or increase their level of health by various medical
practices or routines.
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Interview patients and family members and consults appropriate medical specialists, and
other staff members to determine and evaluate the kind of health and physical care
required.
Reviews and interprets findings to distinguish between normal and abnormal condition
during patient screening including diagnosing, and monitoring of patient compliance.
Carries out treatment and emergencies or other procedures required, administer
medications, observe and document patient’s conditions, changes reactions to
medications and medical treatment.
Provides guidance and counseling to patients and families on prevention, curative and
rehabilitative measure involving health care.
Maintain records and reports on patients, program activities, and other related
information.
Write medical prescriptions for patient who need them and refers patients who need
assistance to specialists.
Will participate in appropriate medical and administrative committees, assist with
preparing and maintaining accreditation.
Assist in medical audits and peer review as needed.
Ability to communicate successfully in English both verbally and in writing; with
moderate to advanced computer skills.
Assures patient satisfaction, quality of care, and adequate patient production as measured
by number of patient complaints, medical audits, and number of patient visits.
Attends required meetings and performs other duties as assigned by the Medical Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Medical Degree or Degree in
Osteopathy. preferably specializing in Pediatrics or Family Medicine, and a current
license to practice as a M.D. or D.O. in the State of Nevada.
Prefer M.D.s or D.O.s with a minimum of two years of experience in a pediatric
outpatient clinic, family practice, or primary care setting.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and carry out patient care activities in a clinical
setting.
Able to work effectively with individuals and/or families to assist them in satisfactory
solution(s) to health relationships with others.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
Confirmed ability to effectively communicate both verbally, and in writing to various
individuals, cultures and groups.
Valid Nevada driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to meet the physical demands of walking, standing, some lifting during the
performance of normal duties.
Indian Preference applies.
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Substance Abuse Counselor
Behavioral Health - Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center
Substance Abuse Program Supervisor
Regular; full-time; may involve some evening and weekends
Non-Exempt
D.O.E.
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Substance Abuse Program Supervisor, the
incumbent shall conduct comprehensive substance abuse treatment appropriate for designated
individuals and groups, and provides counseling and follow-up services.
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Screens, assesses and evaluates clients for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders by
using case history, observation, and chemical dependency/mental health assessment
tools;
provides direct counseling and referral services for clients;
develops individual treatment, intervention, recovery and discharge plans
provides individual and/or group psycho educational therapy which may include but is
not limited to: relapse intervention prevention, medication education, relationship
building, D.U.I. education/prevention, communication skills, anger management,
problem solving and other techniques deploying culturally based interventions such as
the 12-step and Medicine Wheel Teachings
provides referrals/assists clients seeking funding for residential inpatient programs,
completion of court orders and referrals, court evaluations and other outside agencies;
participate in community outreach activities, provide alcohol drug abuse related in
service education to other tribal programs, the RSIC community, and
agencies/organizations in the Reno-Sparks area;
coordinates and manages reintegration of clients into their community, work, and family
lives;
manages and monitors caseload and required documentation using computerized record
maintenance system (Electronic Health Records – E.H.R./Behavioral Health Graphical
User Interface – G.U.I. – systems);
prepares all required reports and other documents as required and assigned; and
and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in
psychology or other clinical or mental health related field with at least two (2) years of
professional experience in a substance abuse prevention, detection, and/or counseling
program;
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Nevada State Board of Examiners Substance Abuse Counselor licensure/L.A.D.C. at the
time of hire;
twenty-one (21) or older at the time of hire and eligible for participation in the RSIC
Vehicle Insurance Program;
ability to work occasional weekends and evenings to interact with clients, families, and
other resources;
moderate to advanced computer skills at time of hire; and
ability to communicate successfully in English in both verbally and written form.
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Facility Manager (In House)
Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center
Tribal Health Director
Regular, full-time; Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Some varied hours due to training or events.
Exempt
Position Summary: The position is responsible for leading employees assigned
to the maintenance and upkeep of the RSIC Health Clinic (65,000 square feet)
and the grounds of the property. The nature of the position requires the
application of a variety of skills, including, but not limited to carpentry, painting,
heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC systems), operations,
maintenance of clinic equipment, and repairs.
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Schedules, monitors, evaluates, coaches, and trains subordinates to ensure completion of
assigned work projects;
Coordinates activities among the Public Works department, the Health Center, and
outside contractors;
Prepares and submits purchasing requisitions to ensure adequate equipment, supplies,
replacement parts and tools to ensure completion of specific tasks and;
projects; prepared purchase orders and reviews service agreements for Contractors;
Maintains grounds including drip and sprinkler systems, landscaping, and general cleanup;
Sets up and breaks down any special events held inside or outside the Health Center
complex;
Serves on the safety Committee, performs direct safety activities in accordance with
RSIC Safety policies and programs, and intervenes in the case of emergencies;
Applies codes and regulations (plumbing, electrical, UBC, or applicable Tribal or
Federal codes) to ensure mandatory building and repair specifications;
Serves as representative to prospective contractors and bidders to discuss technical,
design, or facility maintenance issues and projects;
Minimum Qualifications:
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Minimum of five (5) years in a professional supervisory capacity, providing leadership
and direction, scheduling, training and performance feedback to subordinates to ensure
timely and efficient completion of tasks;
Knowledge, evidenced by prior work experience, of skills needed to communicate
construction and maintenance information, develop proposals for service work,
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renovation, repair, and construction, and direction for bid process, budget expenditures,
inventory management, and work requests.
Demonstrated skills in construction, plumbing, electrical work, interpreting design and
engineering plans, HVAC, and the use of equipment necessary to complete projects.
Ability to work evenings and weekends, as requested.
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Psychatrist
Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center
Behavioral Health Director
Regular, Part-time: Less than 30 Hours per work week
Exempt
Position Summary: This position shall perform Adult Outpatient Psychiatric Services for the
Patients of the Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center to persons scheduled by the RSTHC
Behavioral Health Division.
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Interviews, counsels, and performs psychiatric assessments and follow up medication
management visits for patients who are scheduled by the clinic staff, and consults with
appropriate medical specialists and other staff members;
The psychiatrist provides specialized psychotropic medication management and
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differential psychiatric diagnosis as an independent medical contractor. All services will
be provided with respect for cultural and social values of Native American patients
whom we serve;
The adult psychiatric services provided shall include diagnosis, treatment plan
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and monitoring of changes needed and all other such care as may be deemed
appropriate for our outpatient setting;
Carries out treatment and emergencies, administer medications, observe and
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documents patient's conditions in electronic health record (EHR). Cover for other
psychiatrists in the division when needed;
Any identified medical needs will be referred to other RSTHC Clinic medical staff.
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Case management review and peer review of mental health services will be provided as
time constraints allow;
Provides guidance and counseling to patients and/or families regarding treatment plan
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and approach;
Hours of duty will not include travel time to reach, or return from, the duty place of
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performance, but will be limited to actual performance of adult psychiatry services;
Minimum Qualifications:
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Medical Degree and
a current license to practice Psychiatry in the State ofNevada;
• Board eligible in Psychiatry specializing in general adult psychiatric care, ABPN
Board certification preferred;
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Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and carry out patient care activities in a clinical
setting;
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Must Pass a recent TB Test
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Must be able to work in a diverse minority environment
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Must have a current CPR certification or obtain one within 6 months