RN - Pediatric Outpatient Clinic - Shiprock, NM

Job Title: RN - Pediatric Outpatient Clinic


Specialty: Pediatric Nursing (Outpatient)


Place of Work (City/State): Shiprock, NM


Site: Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) - Primary Site; may also float to Four Corners Regional Health Center (FCRHC) and Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center (DZHC)


Location: US Hwy 491 North, Shiprock, NM 87420


Duration: 6-month Base Period + 4 Option Periods of 6 months each


Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 to 8 weeks


Shift Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8.5-hour shift / Day shift only)
• No weekends, no holidays
• Specific tour of duty directed by the Supervisory Clinical Nurse (SCN)

How Many Shifts Needed Per Month: Approximately 21-22 shifts per month per nurse (5 days/week)


Hours Per Contract Period: 1,040 hours per RN per 6-month period (~40 hours/week)


License: Current, valid, unrestricted RN license from a U.S. state or territory


Certifications (All Must Remain Current Throughout Contract):

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Education: Registered Nurse (RN) degree (as required for RN licensure)


Experience Required: Minimum 24 months of total nursing experience, with at least 2 years of pediatric nursing experience required


Special Skills Needed:

• Basic computer/IT skills (ability to use IHS information technology systems)
• Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness of American Indian and Alaska Native cultures
• Ability to float to other nursing departments as needed
• Familiarity with electronic health records and documentation

Responsibilities:

• Admit, assess, and provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients ages 0-18, including physical exams, vital monitoring, developmental screenings, and lab/diagnostic interpretation
• Administer vaccines, immunizations, medications (weight-based pediatric dosing), IV therapy, and assist with procedures (blood draws, treatments)
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for acute illnesses and chronic conditions (asthma, diabetes, ADHD, allergies)
• Educate and counsel parents/caregivers on growth, nutrition, safety, medications, mental health, and chronic disease management
• Collaborate with pediatricians and interdisciplinary team on care planning; manage patient flow and care transitions
• Screen for mental health concerns (e.g., ADHD) and provide family support during challenging health situations
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and medical records in compliance with HIPAA, Privacy Act, and IHS IT security policies
• Complete all required competency verifications and weekly timesheets
• Float to other nursing units/departments within the Shiprock Service Unit as needed