Registered Nurse - Pediatric Inpatient

RN Pediatric InpatientThe Land of Enchantment, where not all who wander are lost... The Community – Chinle, AZ This opportunity is in Northern Arizona where Hope and Navajo Nations meet. If you like outdoors and are fascinated by Native culture, this assignment is for you. You will be working five minutes from Canyon de Chelly, one of the largest, and most significant archaeological preserves in the U.S. And if you are not fascinated by the 5,000-year history of the park, you will be stunned by its red rock formations and wooded, red-floored canyons. Meanwhile you will be within driving distance of five other National Parks including the Grand Canyon. You won't want to miss the Hubble Trading Post where Navajo and Hope traded wool blanket for pesh-tai, tokens they could use to buy other goods. It has been essentially unchanged since 1883. More importantly you will be alleviating the health care shortage in one of the most underserved regions in the U.S. Navajo and Hope are 5-6 times more likely to suffer from debilitating chronic health conditions due to poor living conditions and lack of access to care.About the Facility: Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility The Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (CCHCF) is based in Chinle, Arizona (Northeast Arizona near Canyon De Chelly National Monument). The CCHCF is a 60-bed hospital which serves as the health care hub for the region. The medical staff includes Family Physicians, Internists, Pediatricians, General Surgeons, OB/GYN's, Anesthesiologists, and a Psychiatrist. In addition to routine outpatient and inpatient primary care, services available to our patients include Adult Intensive Care, General Surgery (including laparoscopic surgery), routine and operative Obstetrics, and 24-Hour Emergency Room Services. Health care services are provided to approximately 37,000 active users. Strong Navajo cultural traditions exist within the community, offering an opportunity to learn the Navajo language, or to learn about traditional Navajo medicine. The service unit is located on the Colorado Plateau with excellent opportunities for photography, hiking, running, road biking, cross country skiing, and mountain biking. Canyon de Chelly National Monument is within 5 miles of the hospital and is a wonderful place for exploring and sightseeing, running and mountain biking.ResponsibilitiesThe Pediatric Inpatient RN delivers a full range of Pediatric medical-surgical care to patients admitted to the Pediatric Care Unit (PCU).Utilize the nursing process to provide individualized care, addressing the physical, spiritual, and socio-cultural needs of pediatric patients.Apply knowledge of nursing theories and biological aspects of diseases to identify complications and implement therapeutic interventions.The RN PI administers medications, recognizing their effects and potential side effects.Work harmoniously with healthcare team members, patients, and families to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.Adhere to safety management reporting requirements as per the Service Unit Safety Measure Policy.The RN PI guides and assists other staff with clinical decisions and ensure unit compliance with quality checks and narcotic inventory management.RequirementsEducation: Must hold a degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated state accrediting agency at the time of completion.Experience: Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in pediatric inpatient care.License: Current, valid, unrestricted nursing license in a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.Certifications: Must have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from a provider recognized by the American Heart Association. ACLS/NPR/TNCC, and Nurse Specialty certification is preferred but not required.KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.