Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this plan and corresponding TCRHCC policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally‑recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing annual diabetes foot, JVN screening exam and nutrition care support to patients using standardized procedures requiring knowledge of specific patient conditions that includes collection and reporting of vital signs, completing foot exams and diabetic eye screening, patient charting, and patient education and training under the supervision of registered dietitians. Provides unscheduled services at the convenience of patients and families. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

- High school diploma or GED

Certification/Licensure:

- Must have and maintain a current, active, and unrestricted Nursing Assistant certification/license in any state, province or territory of the United States
- Must have and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS)



certification throughout employment by the American Heart Association or obtain within six (6) months of date of hire.

Experience:

One (1) year of Certified/Licensed Nursing Assistant (CNA/LNA) or other direct patient care experience

Other Skills and Abilities:

- A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:
- Positive working relationships with others
- Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
- Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
- Able to respond appropriately in stressful situations
- Ability to work under conditions of frequent interruptions and handle confidential information
- Must be proficient with typing and accurate spelling and grammar; detail‑oriented and organized
- Able to provide direct patient care in a kind, patient, and compassionate manner
- Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks,



including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Submission of all required employment‑related documents, application, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical:

Incumbent must be able to sit at a desk using a computer terminal and keyboard using fine hand manipulation, firm and simple grasping, stand, walk, bend, crouch, twist, maintain balance, and reach frequently (1/2 workday) throughout the workday. Incumbent also has the ability to frequently us far/near/color vision with depth perception and seeing fine details. Incumbent must be able to hear and talk over the telephone and in person with others. As well as hear overhead pages for prolonged periods of time (3/4 of workday). Incumbent must be able to drive, climb, and kneel, and lift/push/pull up to 24 lbs. on occasion (1/4 of workday).

Mental:

Must be able to prioritize and use valuable judgment. Must be able to coordinate a variety of issues while being frequently interrup

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