Registered Nurse
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Registered Nurse

Indian Health Service

Location: Casa Blanca,NM, USA

Date: 2024-12-18T08:50:47Z

Job Description:

Locations: Paraje, NM

Type:Tribal

Salary Range:$72,675 to $116,200 / Per Year

Open Period:7/23/2024 until filled

Summary:Exciting opportunity to join the team at the Laguna Community Health Center. Empowering Individuals To Live Healthy Lives while honoring Laguna Values!

Job Announcement Flyer:

Duties:Provide nursing services for a variety of conditions and to people of various ages within a clinic setting. Obtain and record patients' medical information and vital signs. Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments. Use clinical protocols to order and conduct specified laboratory tests to assist provider to assess and identify patient's condition. Perform venipuncture for blood draws and instruct patient on specimen collection. Triage and provide immediate/urgent treatment, according to the status of patients and level of care needed within scope of practice and knowledge. Inform physician of patient's condition. Consult with charge nurse or provider on all abnormal or unusual findings to determine appropriate care. Safety and correctly prepare, administer prescribed oral, inhaled, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous and oxygen therapy. Monitor patients for reactions, understand and teach patients about side effects. Perform intravenous cannula insertion for IV therapy. Set-up and operate specialized equipment such as cardiac monitors, defibrillators, nebulizers, EKG machines, IV pumps and ventilators. Observe patients for conditions that require emergency measures. Interprets data, establish and monitor intravenous therapy which may include medications and intervals as necessary; understands side effects. Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems. Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs. Refer patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance. Properly enter/record patient information in electronic medical records. Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records including nursing assessment, observations, interventions, therapeutic measures and patient education. Provide case management of empaneled patients as assigned; including consult and coordination with healthcare team members to assess, plan implement or evaluate patient care plans. Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues or concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing. Coordinate with families/caregivers for follow-up of hospital/ER, specialty care referrals or other care obtained at outside facilities. Maintain nursing knowledge and skill.

Qualifications:1. Completion of Nursing Program with with (2) years of nursing experience preferred. 2. Associate Degree in Nursing. Bachelor Degree in Nursing preferred. 3. Current, active, full and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse from any US state or the District of Columbia. 4. Current BLS/ACLS certification. 5. ANCC certification in ambulatory care nursing or emergency nursing (or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.

Work Type:Permanent, Full

Announcement #:2021-05

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