Navajo Preference Employment Act
In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.
POSITION SUMMARY The Clinical Nurse performs a variety of nursing care procedures requiring professional knowledge and consideration for specific patient conditions and treatments, and ability to work independently in completing assignments. Guidelines include physician's orders, standards of care, nursing policies and procedures manuals, hospital policies. Nursing duties include support to individuals of all ages and their families.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS Education: Associate of Science Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
License/Certification: A valid, current, full and unrestricted Professional Nursing License to practice nursing in any state of the United States of America, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.Must maintain a current valid certification of the following throughout employment:Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart AssociationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart AssociationPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart AssociationNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within one (1) year of hire from American Heart AssociationTrauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) required within one (1) year of hireEmergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) required within one (1) year of hireNational Institutes of Health (NIH) – NIHSS – NIH Stroke Scale must be completed (within 6 months of hire)Emergency Severity Index Level 5 within 3 months of hireComplete Patient Sitter Competency Training (upon hire)Experience: Must have one (1) year registered nursing experience in an emergency department or critical care unit.
Other Skills and Abilities: A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.Positive working relationships with others.Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints.Reliable and dependable; report to work as scheduled.Knowledge of normal growth, development, and life cycle changes.Knowledge of disease entities to recognize complications and therapeutic interventions required.Knowledge of assessment practices related to pain management and various treatment modalities of pain relief.Knowledge of pharmaceuticals to recognize the desired effects, side effects and complications on their use.Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.Ability to communicate with patients and families during time of emotional and physical stress.Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks.Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings.Submission of all required employment-related documents, application, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading or incomplete information.MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical: Work requires prolonged periods of standing; walking; talking or hearing; sitting; observing; concentrating on computer monitors and equipment; use of hands to finger, handle, feel; bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching; reaching with hands and arms; and, taste or smell. Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. frequently throughout the entire shift and maneuver more than 100 lbs. when caring for patients.
Mental: Contacts often require tact and sensitivity as those related to stressful situations such as death, dying, and catastrophic illnesses. Must be able to prioritize and use good judgment.
Environmental: Required to work prolonged periods of time in an environment of toxic or caustic chemicals. Will be working occasionally around wet, humid conditions; near moving mechanical parts; and with infectious diseases.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for providing direct observation of patients as directed by the nursing plan of care and under the supervision of the nursing staff and/or nursing department supervisor.Develop individualized patient care plans and periodic evaluation of plans to ensure that intended results are being achieved.Interview patients and family members and consults with attending physicians, other staff members to determine and evaluate the kind of health and physical care needed.Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and react promptly in emergency situations including the implementation of life-saving procedures.Maintain health records by documenting observations, nursing interventions and therapeutic measures administered in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.Provide counseling and teaching to patients and families on preventive, curative and rehabilitative measures involved in health care.Make every effort to have positive working relationships with the ER staff and contribute to teamwork within the department.Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care including equipment and material resources.Maintain professional knowledge and proficiency in nursing through continuing education, staff meetings, workshops and serve on nursing committees, as requested.Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers as appropriate.Responsible for electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role.Ensure proper PPE is always worn while on duty.Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method.Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease.Perform other duties as assigned.
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