Shiprock, NM IHS RN – Inpatient Pediatrics Medical Surgical

Prime Physicians

Job Location:

Shiprock, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: RN Inpatient Pediatrics / Medical Surgical

Specialty: Pediatric Nursing / Medical Surgical

Place of Work (City/State): Shiprock NM

Site: Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC)

Location: US Hwy 491 North Shiprock NM 87420

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

Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts starting at 7:00 AM or 7:00 PM (Day and Night shifts available)

How Many Shifts Needed Per Month: 3 shifts one week 4 shifts the following week 7 shifts per 2-week period (84 hours per 2 weeks); approximately 1040 hours per 6-month period per nurse.

Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 to 8 weeks (standard; background investigation and PIV card/ID issuance required prior to start)

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

Certifications (All Required):

Basic Life Support (BLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Experience Needed: Minimum 24 months (2 years) of nursing experience with at least 2 years specifically in Pediatric and Medical Surgical nursing

Special Skills Needed:

Medication administration for adult and pediatric patients
IV pump (IVACs) cardiac monitors phototherapy high-flow oxygen delivery
PICC line Port-a-cath and central line management
Venipuncture/phlebotomy and blood products administration
PCA pump Kangaroo pump and defibrillator operation
Chest tube and wound vac management
Point of care glucose testing (Accu-Chek Inform II)
IHS electronic health system proficiency (basic computer/IT skills)
Fluent English communication (read write speak)
Cultural sensitivity toward American Indian and Alaska Native communities

Responsibilities:

Provide inpatient nursing care to pediatric and medical surgical patients
Develop implement and evaluate individualized patient care plans
Assess patients interview families and collaborate with physicians and care team
Observe document and report patient conditions medication responses and treatment changes
Respond to emergencies (Code Blue/RRT) per AHA algorithms and facility protocols
Administer medications and perform procedures per competency standards
Maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation and adhere to IHS IT security policies
Complete all mandatory competency validations orientations and required training
Submit accurate weekly timesheets verified by the Supervisory Clinical Nurse (SCN)
Coordinate leave requests with SCN; provide medical documentation for absences of 3 consecutive days
Float to other nursing departments as needed (sitter transport other units)
Wear government-issued contractor ID badge at all times during duty

Prime Physicians is a physician-led The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals health systems and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands leading the way towards a more efficient effective and compassionate healthcare system.

Job Title: RN Inpatient Pediatrics / Medical Surgical Specialty: Pediatric Nursing / Medical Surgical Place of Work (City/State): Shiprock NM Site: Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) Location: US Hwy 491 North Shiprock NM 87420 Duration: 6-month Base Period 4 Option Periods of 6 months...