Full Time RN - Field Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Anasazi is seeking a full-time registered nurse to work in its wilderness-based program for youth and young adults.  The best qualified candidate will not only possess the qualifications in the listed job description, but also meet the following criteria:

• Ability to hike a minimum of 1-5 miles per week
• Willing to drive or sit in a vehicle for 2-3 hours (each way) on 4x4 dirt roads in the backcountry of Arizona at least one day a week
• Willing to be on call on evening/weekends (rotating shifts)
• Willing to attend 5-7 day wilderness training in addition to in-office training
• Enjoy working with youth and the outdoors
• Currently have no complaints or unresolved issues with the Arizona Nursing Board
• Must be 21 years of age or older

This position is full time and includes an employee benefit package - including paid vacation, health, dental and life insurance.  Eligibility for benefits available after 60 day probationary period.

Job Title: Full-Time Nurse

Department: Medical, Direct Care

Division/Section: Operations

Reports To: Nursing Director

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Anasazi Foundation to prepare parents and children to turn their hearts to one another, begin anew, and walk-in harmony in the wilderness of the world.

Summary

• Perform Weekly field assessments of adolescent and adult clients focusing on physical, nutritional, and mental well-being.
• Provide health and lifestyle instruction and necessary interventions for clients and staff regarding prevention and treatment of injuries and illnesses common in the wilderness.
• On-call coordination for daily communication and emergencies.
• Coordination with parents, participants, and outside entities for admission and continuing needs in the program 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties of a Position:

• Perform detailed client nursing assessments, Tuberculosis and urine drug screening on day of admissions as needed.
• Perform brief nursing assessment for each client in a wilderness setting weekly and provide education regarding health, lifestyle, and illness/injury prevention as needed
• Treat any medical needs of clients when in field and provide education on continued care to clients and staff as needed
• Report weekly in-person or by email to update supervisor and Medical Director of client needs/conditions, including medication errors.
• Prepare and resupply medications and MARs weekly as needed
• Prepare and resupply First Aid Kits weekly as needed
• Provide On-Call Coverage on a rotating schedule coordinated with Nursing Director
• Assist in developing and implementing direct care staff training in bloodborne safety, med kits and first aid kits, SOAP note documentation, medication administration/monitoring competency, and wilderness safety issues as needed
• Communicate with doctors’ offices and pharmacies as needed
• Maintain client files with necessary paperwork and perform chart reviews as needed to ensure Joint Commission and AZ DHS compliance.

Performs Other Related duties as Assigned

• Assist in scheduling admission physicals and laboratory work with available providers as needed.
• Coordinate emergency room/medical diagnostic visits for clients and staff as needed, including notification of family members and documenting communication.
• Provide training to Field staff weekly as needed.
• Inventory and order medical supplies as needed.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and tracking of: Infection Control Program; Medication errors and error reduction strategies as needed.
• Administer new-hire and random urinary drug screening as needed.

Foundation Compliance Responsibilities

Understands and adheres to Anasazi Foundation’s compliance standards as they appear in the Anasazi Foundation Policy Manuals and Code of Conduct.

Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist, and as Anasazi Foundation policies and procedures are changed or modified.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Participation in training to include a minimum of 5 days in office training and a minimum of 2 days field training is expected.
• Some administrative experience is preferred.
• Shall complete a written annual Nursing Competency Test as well as annual employment review with direct supervisor.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse qualified to practice in the state of Arizona with a degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• One year paid experience in emergency room care, critical care, behavioral health care, school nursing, medical/surgical nursing or Wilderness experience as deemed sufficient by Nursing Director.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Credential Required:

• RN License
• BLS or ACLS certified
• Current Level 1 or 2 Fingerprint Clearance with Arizona State,
• Physical assessment by licensed medical provider, TB testing within one year and Tetanus vaccination no more than 10 years old due upon hire.  Physical and TB screening required annually thereafter. 

Primary Source Verification for RN Licensure:

• Arizona State Board of Nursing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be in good physical condition and able to hike 2-5 miles in wilderness terrain in varying weather conditions on a weekly basis. 
• Must be able to commute multiple hours on off-road terrain as a driver or passenger in a company vehicle.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily in office
• One to two days weekly in the field/wilderness