Shiprock, NM IHS RN – Pediatric Outpatient Clinic

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: 1040 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

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