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Surgical Clinical Nurse

Location:	Winslow, AZ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type:	Tribal
Salary Range:	$65,000 to $75,000 / Per Year
Open Period:	5/23/2019 to 12/31/2019
Summary:	Winslow Indian Health Care Center (WIHCC) is a Tribal 638 Program located in the north central Arizona along the Interstate-40 highway in Winslow, Arizona. WIHCC serves the healthcare needs of the Native American Indians in the southwestern portion of the Navajo Nation involving the communities of Winslow, Holbrook, Dilkon, Leupp, Tolani Lake, Teesto, Bird Springs, Indian Wells, Jeddito, Whitecone and Twin Arrows. Winslow Indian Health Care Center leads the way in health care excellence. We are committed to providing only the highest quality services, which are supported by an elaborate medical staff as well as a progressive electronic health record data system. We strive for continuous improvement, with our goal and intent to raise the standards of health care within the Navajo Nation. Operating on a family medicine model, WIHCC provides health care services to all Native Americans as well as their beneficiaries and dependents. Under general supervision of the Nurse Executive, the Surgical Clinical Nurse will, manage, coordinate, and maintains clinical standards of care and guidelines for all weekly Surgical Clinics. The Surgical Clinic nurse will receive medical direction from the medical staff. Upholds the principles of WIHCC's Vision, Mission, and Value Statements. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information at all times.
Duties:	• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality. • Coordinates the preparation of patient for tests, examinations, treatments, and minor surgical procedures. • Maintains standards of care on patients coming to Surgical Clinics. • Performs clinical procedures when necessary. • Coordinates care and patient visits with other department for the prevention of high risk-related disease or illness of patients. • Works in collaboration with Direct and Referred Case Management Nurses for patient management and coordination. • Interviews patients and family members during screening and consults with Health Care Team members to determine kind of care needed. • Maintains health records by documenting observation, nursing interventions and therapeutic measurers administered. • Triages and provides urgent/emergency treatment, according to the status of patients and level of care needed within scope of learning. • Sets up and operates specialized equipment, such as cardiac monitors, defibrillators, EKG machines, resuscitators and suction machines. • Reviews health maintenance data and actively participates in the implementation of WIHCC maintenance objectives. • Provides counseling and patient education to patients and families on surgical procedure, pre/post-operative care, and discharge activities. • Arranges transport for patients via ground or to referral facilities as requested. • In collaboration with Purchased Referred Care, Business Office, and Patient Registration, pre-screens patient for alternate resource for referred care service. • Upholds all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent. • Adheres to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the healthcare industry. • Adheres to WIHCCs Personnel Policies and Procedures, departmental policies, rules, and regulations. • Interacts in an honest, trustworthy and dependable manner with patients, employees, visitors, and vendors. • Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity. • Maintains compliance with all Human Resources requirements. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:	Valid Registered Nurse license from one of the 50 states; a minimum of three years of professional nursing experience, with at least one year in outpatient care environment is highly recommended. Current BLS/CPR certification is required. ACLS and PALS certifications are recommended Bilingual skills in English and Navajo language preferred. Must maintain a valid unrestricted and insurable driver's license. Must successfully pass a background investigation and maintain suitable requirements for a Child Care position. This position is considered as a Child Care position, which requires a satisfactory background check investigation and is subject to the requirements of the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, as amended (henceforth referred as the ICPFVP Act).
Work Type:	Permanent, Full
Announcement #:	WDH-18-67
Who May Apply?	All Groups of Qualified Individuals
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