RN - Clinical Outpatient Lead

The Fort Mojave Indian Tribe is currently searching for an RN - Clinical Operations Lead.  This position will provide comprehensive nursing care across the age spectrum with a wide range of conditions in the outpatient primary care facility for the Tribal members of the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe. The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care consistent with patient-centered medical clinic principles and emphazie interdisciplinary collaborative processes.

This position will serve as an advocate for all patients. This is a lead RN role, reporting to the Clinical Director. This position requires the ability to take on a leadership and collaborative role working with other nurses, physicians and staff of the Health Center. 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Performs comprehensive professional nursing duties for the care of patients with a variety of injuries and illnesses in the outpatient department and/or field clinics.

· Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents comprehensive nursing care for patients presenting with a wide range of health conditions and across the age spectrum in collaboration with the patient, family, caregiver(s) and interdisciplinary team and aligned clinical practice guidelines and standards of care.

· Administers medication and therapeutic treatment measures and care procedures per established policies and guidelines; observes and documents patient condition, changes and reactions to medications and medical treatment(s).

· Uses appropriate medical supplies and/or equipment, such as 12-lead EKGs, monitor, pulse oximeter, blood glucose meters, nebulizers, monitoring devices (cardiac monitors, oxygen monitors, etc.).

· Closely observes patients for conditions that may require emergent measures; recognizes, identifies, and interprets serious clinical situations; provides appropriate immediate emergency measures.

· Coordinates interdisciplinary patient care and support activities across the healthcare continuum.

· Plans for care management of targeted patient populations; assures pre-visit planning for patients; coordinates internal and external care referrals, develops and/or maintains disease and case management registries coordination.

· Assesses patient's needs and health status data, individually and/or with the care team to develop a

plan of care.

· Coordinates clinical and patient flow, prepares assignments, and provides guidance and leadership to clinical personnel of varied skill levels

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QUALIFICATIONS:

· Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.

· In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States

· Current BLS certification.

· Valid driver’s license

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BENEFITS -

The Fort Mojave Indiain Tribe provides excellent EPO Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance & Life Insurance. Employee only coverage is PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE EMPLOYEE.

The Fort Mojave Indian Tribe provides over 20 PAID HOLIDAYS per year.

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WORK HOURS -

Monday through Friday - 8am - 5pm

This position is a salaried position.

 

 

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $81,000 - $93,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No