Registered Nurse - Outpatient

Registered Nurse

Not all who wander are lost... The Community – Pinon, NM Piñon is at the heart of the Navajo Reservation, where culture, spirit, and history thrive. The Navajo Nation has a land base of 27,000 square miles, extending into the States of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. This area has a long history going back as far as pre-historic times and the subsequent arrival of Spanish and European settlers. This is the home to the Navajo people with its array of national monuments, tribal parks and historical sites, and Lake Powell with its 186 miles of 'Navajo land' shoreline.

Airport Information: Albuquerque International Sunport The Albuquerque International Sunport, known for its distinct southwestern architecture and cultural décor, is New Mexico's largest commercial airport, welcoming over 5 million passengers each year. The Sunport boasts a world-class art collection, unique amenities, New Mexican cuisine, and many local artisanal gifts. approximately 5 miles southeast of downtown. It serves as the primary airport for the region and offers more than 250 nonstop flights daily to various destinations.

About the Facility: Pinon Health Center Pinon Health Center (PHC) serves in rural areas. The Pinon Health Center is an outpatient clinic and is associated with the Chinle Service Unit - Indian Health Service in the Heart of the Navajo Reservation - Northern Arizona. Pinon Health Center provides medical care to approximately 11,000 patients - the majority of which are Navajo, and many still speak the language. The Outpatient Clinic has a wide range of health services that include Community Health Nutrition, Counseling Services, Dental, Family Medicine, Health Promotion, Laboratory, Midwifery, Native Medicine, OB/GYN, Optometry, Patient Advocacy, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Public Health Nursing, Radiology, Speech Therapy, Navajo Nation Emergency Medical Services and Navajo Nation Health Education. Facility Address: Route 4, Pinon, AZ 86510

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care for outpatient patients of all ages.
• Perform dressing changes, assist with ambulation, and support activities of daily living.
• Administer prescribed medications and vaccines.
• The Registered Nurse performs respiratory treatments, oxygen therapy, and fit assistive devices like splints or durable medical equipment.
• Perform urinary catheter placements, collect tissue and biological samples, venipuncture for blood samples, and assist in setting up minor procedures using aseptic techniques.
• Initiate treatments, administer medications, and perform emergency and resuscitative measures.
• The Registered Nurse consults with primary care providers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic regimens for patients.

Requirements

• Education: Must have completed an accredited nursing program at the associate or bachelor's level.
• Licensure: Must possess a current, valid, unrestricted nursing license in a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.
• Certification: Valid American Heart Association certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience, additional urgent care experience a plus.

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