Registered Nurse (Multi-Service Unit)

FDIHB•Fort Defiance, AZ

11d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in a multi-service unit, assessing patients, providing nursing care and treatments, and collaborating with medical, surgical, and multidisciplinary teams. The position includes independently managing patients undergoing local anesthesia and IV sedation, providing specialized support for patients undergoing procedures, and operating and monitoring equipment used in the unit. The nurse may function in any nursing unit as assigned and appropriate. The nurse contributes to care planning, quality assurance, performance improvement, safety, education, and compliance with CMS standards. Applicants must have a valid, unrestricted, insurable driver’s license. A resume and references are required. Applicants must email their degree, transcripts, license, and certifications to [email protected]. FDIHB applies a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Qualified enrolled members of the Navajo Nation receive primary preference; members of other federally recognized Indian tribes receive secondary preference. Other candidates are considered after candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.

Requirements

At least one year of Registered Nurse experience.
Associate of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. state or territory.
Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification and ability to maintain certification.
Valid, unrestricted, insurable driver’s license.
Resume and references are required.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ health status through physical assessment and examination, interviews with patients and family members, and review of health histories.
Initiate treatments, medications, emergency measures, and resuscitative measures using provider orders, standing orders, and protocols.
Administer prescribed therapeutic measures, including medications, intravenous fluids, blood transfusions, and oxygen therapy.
Document observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, hemodynamic monitoring data, and other relevant patient information.
Independently manage patients undergoing local anesthesia and intravenous sedation.
Provide specialized nursing knowledge and skills to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients undergoing procedures.
Operate and monitor specialized equipment pertinent to the unit.
Collaborate with medical, surgical, and multidisciplinary team members to assess, plan, and implement patient-care interventions.
Provide intravenous and respiratory therapy as indicated, following protocol.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise problem-oriented nursing plans of care using Standards of Care.
Monitor supplies and instruments to ensure sterility and support quality assurance of patient care.
Collaborate in developing and evaluating standards of care.
Participate in hospital committees related to patient care.
Participate in planning and conducting continuing education in nursing care, quality assurance, performance improvement, and care of instruments and supplies.
Collaborate with team members and other personnel to resolve problems and develop solutions.
Identify program-planning and development issues and work with the nursing leadership team to determine solutions.
Identify, initiate, and participate in nursing studies, audits, performance-improvement programs, safety workshops, and continuing-education seminars.
Function in any nursing unit as assigned and appropriate.
Complete required annual CMS training by indicated due dates and support compliance with established CMS standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.