Registered Nurse (Clinic)

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works primarily at River People Health Center (RPHC) under the supervision of the Nurse Manager. The position provides professional nursing care, including patient assessments, education, medication administration and monitoring, and coordination of care. It also supports clinic operations through documentation, care planning, reporting, and participation in multidisciplinary teams. This job class is FLSA exempt. Duties may vary, and the listed tasks are illustrative rather than comprehensive.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Arizona Registered Nurse license.
New hires in clinical roles must present valid BLS certification (Healthcare Provider BLS for clinicians) before the first day of patient care.
Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
Pass a pre-employment background and fingerprint check.
Knowledge of professional registered nursing theory, principles, and scope of practice, and applicable federal, state, and agency laws and regulations.
Knowledge of health systems, public health, disease processes, data collection and analysis, nursing-service management, assessment and preventive and therapy procedures in a correctional setting, counseling and learning principles, and health and social-service resources available to Native Americans.
Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, rules, customs, and traditions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Ability and skill to assess client needs, develop care plans, observe and document patient behavior and progress, and apply professional nursing methods and techniques.
Skill in verbal and written communication, maintaining accurate records, preparing timely reports, and performing emergency medical procedures, including first aid and Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, health professionals, Tribal officials, and resource agencies.
Ability to incorporate cultural differences, health beliefs, and learning styles; identify programmatic problems; collect, analyze, report, and use data; and develop and implement program protocols.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet HIPAA requirements.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including cellular phones, photocopiers, fax machines, calculators, and personal computers.
May be required to work beyond normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Applicants for roles providing direct services to children are subject to the Community Code of Ordinances, Chapter 11, Minors, Article X, Investigation of Persons Working With Children.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience working with Native American communities.
Experience working in a health clinic as a Registered Nurse.
A qualifying equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preference is given in the following order to a qualified Community Member Veteran, Community Member, spouse of a Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidates; supporting documentation is required by the position closing date.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing assessments and screenings, obtain and document health histories, and provide patient education and preventive health measures within the scope of practice.
Carry out medical provider orders and initiate interventions based on care priorities identified with the primary care provider.
Administer prescribed medications; monitor their efficacy, side effects, and interactions; and educate patients about medications.
Assist with employee health efforts, including the annual influenza vaccination clinic.
Participate in multidisciplinary consultation and review teams, including case assignments, and attend case staffing as required.
Ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and standing orders.
Assist with coordinating health-related appointments and referrals, and coordinate patients’ health care when they transition to another facility or treatment setting.
Document patient information accurately and completely in the Electronic Health Record and patient charts, including assessment data, treatment, treatment effectiveness, and education.
Develop and document nursing care plans and interdisciplinary treatment plans.
Maintain documentation and communication flow between staff at Salt River Clinic.
Periodically assess the quality and effectiveness of documentation, education materials, and equipment; recommend changes to clinic leadership and follow through on implementing and maintaining agreed changes.
Maintain program data and prepare and submit required reports.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the health care program and Department of Health and Human Services operations.
Maintain professional nursing knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings, training, and conferences.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and SRPMIC HHS policies and procedures.