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 SUMMARYThe Clinical Nurse performs a variety of nursing care procedures requiring professional knowledge and consideration of 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 QUALIFICATIONSEducation:
Associate or Bachelor degree in Nursing
Experience:
One-year clinical experience working as a nurse in an acute or sub-acute facility.
License and 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 AssociationComplete Patient Sitter Competency Training (Upon Hire)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. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:
Positive working relationships with othersPossession of high ethical standards and no history of complaintsReliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absencesKnowledge 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, with emphasis on vasopressors and emergency medications titration of these medications.Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.Possesses and employs an 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 EFFORTThe 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. Agility and the ability to lift, pull and bend are required to move patients to and from beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, etc. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently through entire shift. Must be able to move, pull/push, lift, maneuver more than 100 lbs. when caring for patients.
Mental:Contacts often require tact and sensitivity 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. May work and be exposed frequently to Infection 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 consult with attending physicians, other staff members to determine and evaluate the kind of health and physical care needed.Carry out treatments and procedures per scope of practice.Maintain health records by documenting observations, nursing interventions and therapeutic measures administered in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.Participate in orientating new employees.Maintain professional knowledge and proficiency in nursing through continuing education, staff meetings, workshops and serving on nursing committees.Provide counseling and teaching to patients and families or surrogates on preventive, curative and rehabilitative measures involved in health care.Recognize adverse signs and symptoms, which are not always apparent and to react promptly in emergency situations including the implementation of life saving procedures.Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care, Quality Assurance and Infection Control activities.Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care including equipment and material resources.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 in accordance with licensure standards.Perform phlebotomy, intravenous cannulation, administer IV medications.Float to other clinics as required.Act as charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit when assigned.When assigned as team leader, provides guidance, direction and training to ancillary nursing and other personnel.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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