River job description

Red River Community Corps' mission is to improve the lives of Oklahomans through AmeriCorps service. The VISTA project seeks to build the organizational and financial capacity of Oklahoma non-profits by leveraging an estimated $10,000 and impacting approximately 20,000 beneficiaries. VISTA members will contribute to the goals of the project by performing activities such as recruiting and managing volunteers; creating volunteer recruitment tools; helping build the financial capacity of community organizations by seeking resources though grants and donations; and helping sites formalize existing programs and services; identifying new areas for growth, and developing strategies sites can implement for sustaining new and existing services. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Service activities will vary by site. Volunteer Recruitment & Management VISTAs will assist with recruiting and managing volunteers through specific capacity building activities such as, writing volunteer training curriculum, developing volunteer screening protocols, creating volunteer recruitment tools, and maintaining databases of volunteer contacts. Infrastructure Development VISTAs will help sites formalize existing programs and services, identify new areas for growth, and develop strategies sites can implement for sustaining new and existing services. Marketing & Communications VISTAs will assist in building strong communications strategies including web design and social media marketing to strengthen stakeholder relationships. Resource Development VISTAs will help build the financial capacity of community organizations by seeking resources though grants and donations.

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Training , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :

Community Outreach , Homelessness , Community and Economic Development .

Skills :

Public Speaking , Communications , General Skills , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Writing/Editing .

As a member of the Hospital's senior management team, the CNO will participate in functional decision-making processes necessary to the successful attainment of the hospital's mission in addition to maintaining an awareness of changes in healthcare clinical matters that could have an impact on the success of the hospital. The CNO will oversee multiple departments within the hospital and reports directly to the hospital Chief Executive Officer.

Merit Health River Region is your community healthcare provider; a 361-bed facility with inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, emergency, and medical and surgical services. Our dedicated patient care team consists of trained medical professionals, skilled nurses, compassionate support staff and volunteers working together to provide patient-centered care in a professional and personal environment. We are a care leader, as Mississippi's first accredited Chest Pain Center and the state's first digital mammography center. And we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.
The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for:

* Providing leadership to nurse employees that will enroll their support, create ownership of goals, and have them actively participate in decisions that impact the hospital
* Maintaining necessary regulatory and compliance approvals and quality accreditations
* Partnering with physicians who use, or will use, the hospital
* Assisting in planning new services that generate additional sources of profitable revenue
* Creating an environment that will encourage recruiting and retention of clinical employees
* Managing costs by continually seeking data that will identify opportunities and take action to eliminate non-value costs
* Establishing standards for nursing practices and maintain authority, accountability and responsibility for nursing services
* Developing organizational patient care programs, policies and procedures that describe how nursing care is assessed, delivered and evaluated.
* Developing and managing the nursing services budget and ensuring sufficient number of qualified staff to assess patient needs
* Plan and provide nursing care interventions and prevent complications, promote improvement and patient comfort and wellness
* Analyzing areas in planning, promoting and conducting organization-wide performance improvement activities
* Representing the nursing services at all meetings including medical staff and hospital board of director meetings; participates with leaders in designing and providing patient care and services

As a member of the Hospital's senior management team, the CNO will participate in functional decision-making processes necessary to the successful attainment of the hospital's mission in addition to maintaining an awareness of changes in healthcare clinical matters that could have an impact on the success of the hospital. The CNO will oversee multiple departments within the hospital and reports directly to the hospital Chief Executive Officer.

Education:

* Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
* Master's degree required

Certifications/Licenses:

* Must be a registered nurse (RN) with current licensure within the state

Experience/Skills:

* Must possess detailed knowledge of hospital nursing operations
* 5+ years of demonstrated successful leadership in an acute-care hospital environment (For-profit experience preferred)
* Must be proficient in written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with hospital staff, physicians, patients, and patient's families
* Ability to maintain confidential information concerning personal, financial, or medical matters

Term Length

Full-time, temporary, 450 hour or 900 hour

Location

AZ

Living Stipend (pay)

$400/week

AmeriCorps Award

Members are eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the term. Education award amount is dependent upon length of service

Ages

17-30

Dates

9/5/2022 to 12/9/2022 or 3/10/2023

"Leading our Nations back to ecological and cultural well-being"

Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) engages motivated Indigenous young adults, ages 18 - 30, to complete challenging and impactful conservation and service projects throughout the western United States. Projects may include trail construction & maintenance, habitat improvement, hazardous fuels reduction, re-vegetation, historic preservation, and local environmental service projects. AZCC provides opportunities for members to learn about the local environment and issues surrounding conservation.

AZCC crews work in a variety of National Parks, National Forests, and other public areas. Selected members are placed on a crew that will then collaborate to perform project work. AZCC is a non-residential program and does not offer housing. Gear and equipment rental is available upon request.

COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES

Colorado River Indian Tribes Community has been partnering with AZCC since 2019. CRIT crews have accomplished desert forest restoration and river restoration work and developed/ are operating a traditional tree nursery raising Mesquite, Cottonwood, and Willow, for CRIT and other tribes to use for traditional and ceremonial purposes. CRIT CONSERVATION CREW IS HIRING NOW -- CRIT COMMUNITY MEMBERS who will conduct "in-community" desert forest restoration, traditional site inventory, and traditional nursery operations work in 2022 and 2023.

AZCC Corpsmember Position Description

Participation and Expedition Behavior:

+ Work effectively as a member of a team

+ Contribute to a safe learning environment; no harassment of others for any reason.

+ Participate in all aspects of the program, including conservation projects, education, training, and national service

+ Effectively communicate and discuss ideas and concerns with leaders, crew, and staff

+ Learn skills and apply them to carry out service work requirements effectively

+ Appropriately always represent the program and community while on project

Safety and Judgment:

+ Perceive and effectively communicate environmental and work hazards with crew and leader

+ Effectively perceive, understand, and follow direction

+ Stay alert and focused while traveling and working in varied weather conditions

+ Act with compassion toward crew members, leaders, and staff

+ If taking prescription medications, participants must be able to maintain proper dosage by self-medicating without assistance from others.

Environmental Ethics:

+ Learn and practice 'Leave no Trace' techniques

Outdoor Skills and Fitness:

+ Learn and safely perform fundamental outdoor living/travel and work skills as appropriate to the project.

Required Skills

Commitment - AZCC participants must commit to all aspects of the program including conservation projects, education, training, and other crew activities. Safety - All participants are required to participate in a culture of safety on their crew during all program activities by being aware of and adhering to program policies, as well as fostering an atmosphere of wellness in the program. Professionalism - Participants must be willing to follow all AZCC policies, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately represent AZCC. Teamwork - Members must be willing to engage in collaboration, respect others, and assist in making group decisions. Technology - Projects are often in remote locations. The use of technology will be limited. Substance Free - Participants MUST be willing and able to refrain from tobacco products, alcohol, and/or drugs while participating in the AZCC program.

Required Experience

Besides the minimum qualifications listed below, no experience is required for this position. AZCC will provide training and certifications for all essential tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ High School Diploma, HS Equivalency Degree (HSED), or commitment to acquiring HSED while in program.

+ Willingness to commit fully to the program and its mission for the full duration of term

+ Willingness to learn and be a part of a dynamic community of peer leaders

+ Must bring and maintain a positive perspective throughout term

+ Must respect the dignity and diverse lifestyles of Indigenous people

+ Must be able to work long days in adverse conditions

+ Full vaccination against COVID-19 by the first day of term and ability to provide proof of vaccination before starting

Essential Functions:

+ Frequently required to walk and hike over long distances

+ Required to use hands to operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms

+ Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position