Clinical Nurse I - Closing Date: 11/5/26
Description
Position: | Clinical Nurse I or II |
Division: | Ponca Health Services |
Department: | Clinical Services |
Reports To: | Director of Nursing |
Location: | Omaha |
Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Exempt |
Salary: | Tier I: Grade 11 ($56,305.00-$83,429.59) Tier II: Grade 12 ($61,942.00-$90,286.50) |
Classification: | Fulltime |
Summary:
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is a federally recognized Tribe with its ancestral homeland located in Niobrara, NE. The Tribe does not have a reservation in the classic definition; rather, the Ponca Restoration Act defined its jurisdiction as a ‘Service Delivery Area’ comprised of 15 counties throughout parts of Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Within its Service Delivery Area, the Tribe offers a broad range of health, social, educational, and cultural services.
This position is responsible for the daily nursing and administrative functions involving the direct delivery of healthcare across the lifespan in an outpatient setting. Works with clinicians and members of the integrated care team to provide a team-based approach to patient-centered care.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Clinical Nursing Practice & Patient Care
- Meets established standards of nursing practice and performs the primary nursing functions of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in ambulatory/acute settings.
- Provides comprehensive nursing care based on nursing assessment and the medical plan of care established by the physician and/or family nurse practitioner.
- Utilizes the nursing process to identify patient problems and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
- Provides nursing care that meets the physical, emotional, spiritual, and socio-cultural needs of patients through direct care and education.
- Observes and assesses the patient’s clinical condition and recognizes, identifies, and interprets serious or emergent situations, immediately determining proper action.
- Administers therapeutic measures such as medications, injections, intravenous fluids, treatments, and procedures as prescribed.
- Operates and monitors specialized equipment including electrocardiograms, resuscitation equipment, monitoring devices, and sterilization equipment.
- Provides triage for incoming patient phone calls, determining appropriate advice and plans using established protocols.
- Contacts patients by phone with notifications from providers.
- Ensures patients are fully educated and informed about the care they receive, health care options available to them, referrals, and coordination with ancillary departments, including collaboration with the traditional medicine liaison.
Department Operations & Coordination
- Assists in planning, organizing, directing, and managing an effective and efficient outpatient clinical department.
- Accepts professional and administrative responsibilities as the team leader, ensuring smooth clinic operations.
- Is actively involved in assisting in orienting new medical staff to meet patient needs in ambulatory and acute care areas.
- Assures clinic and acute care areas are adequately stocked with supplies and materials.
- Prepares presentations and listings for new equipment requests and replacements.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends in clinical equipment and works to keep the clinical area up‑to‑date.
- Updates ambulatory and acute care policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, tribal, and accreditation standards.
- Assists in the development and implementation of Standards of Procedures.
- Monitors sterilization of equipment and ensures proper techniques and guidelines are followed; performs these duties as needed.
- Maintains pharmacy monthly checks for clinic refrigerators, nurses’ stations, and exam rooms, and keeps copies of inventory reports.
- Presents in-service trainings such as blood‑borne pathogens, hepatitis B, and others as needed.
- Participates in ongoing quality assurance and infection‑control programs, including development of outcome criteria, protocols, and standards of care.
- Works in conjunction with the Infection Control Nurse with employee testing, education, and duties as needed.
- Prepares assignments for and provides guidance and leadership to new employees, nursing students, nursing assistants, practical nurses, registered nurses, and other team members.
- Strictly maintains patient confidentiality, rights, dignity, and privacy in all aspects of care.
- Committee membership is required as part of departmental and organizational involvement.
- Vaccine Coordinator responsibilities (as assigned).
- Other duties as assigned.
Relationships and Authority:
There are no administrative supervisory requirements or direct reports associated with these positions. Clinical supervision of licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, and certified nursing assistants is done as needed.
Working Environment and Physical Demands:
This position is located within an outpatient medical clinical setting. Physical requirements include carrying/lifting up to 5 pounds, frequently; up to 10 pounds, regularly; and up to 25 pounds, occasionally. Visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to drive an automobile and operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment; subject to carrying, lifting, twisting and reaching to perform essential job functions. Working conditions are primarily in a clinic environment with occasional travel to other locations. At times staff may be required to work with patients/clients who are in crisis and demonstrate empathy, understanding, respect, and advocacy while remaining calm in stressful situations
Qualifications:
Tier I Minimum:
- Graduate of an accredited associate degree Registered Nurse (RN) program.
- Holds an active, valid state RN license (or multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) compact state license) and has successfully passed the NCLEX RN.
- Demonstrates introductory proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and basic computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Holds a valid driver’s license and is insurable under tribal or organizational policies.
- Successfully passes required pre-employment screenings, including drug and alcohol testing, motor vehicle record review, education verification, character reference checks, and criminal background checks.
- Able and willing to travel as needed.
Tier II Minimum:
- Meet all Tier I Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of a four‑year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
- Minimum of two years of active clinical nursing experience in inpatient or outpatient settings.
Preferred:
- One year experience working with Native Americans or Native American organizations.
- Knowledge and understanding of Public Law 93-638” Indian Self-Determination Act.
PHS Category: | Designation: | Specify: |
Risk Exposure Level | Low/Moderate/High | High |
Annual Credentialing | Yes/No | Yes |
IT Privilege | Aprima/Dentrix/ScriptPro/Other | APRIMA |
Preference will be given to Ponca Tribe of Nebraska members or members of a federally recognized tribe. However, all qualified individuals are eligible.
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is an at-will employer.
Tribal Council Approval: 10/26/2026