Nurse

Locations: Albuquerque, NM

Type:Tribal

Salary Range:$44 to $59 / Per Hour

Open Period:4/12/2024 until filled

Summary:Summary of Benefits Health Care Plan for Individual & Family Dental Plan Vision Plan Flex Spending Account 401K Plan Term Life Insurance Long Term & Short Term Disability Supplemental Healthcare Plans Workman's Compensation Employee Assistance Program Domestic Partner Benefits

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Duties:Triages patients, measures and records vital signs recognizing abnormal readings, recommending nursing interventions, reassessment and notifying physician of abnormal vital signs. ? Performs nursing assessments including, but not limited to symptoms, presentation, history, nursing interventions and reassessments; using nursing scope of practice or nursing judgement to determine priorities and actions required. ? Cross-train to substitute for lab technician, Performs venipuncture or finger stick to collect blood specimens, and educates and instructs patients in collecting other specimens as requested by provider, documenting results as indicated and with adherence to established policies, procedures and precautions. ? Recommends, counsels, educates administer and documents immunizations based on adult and pediatric recommended immunization schedule; ? Maintains, updates and reconciles immunization records in patient charts and NMSIIS. ? Monitors immunization expiration dates rotating stock and maintaining inventory as needed. ? Maintains required vaccine storage temperatures assuring temperature log monitoring and required documentation to NMSIIS.Prepares, administers and documents annual influenza vaccine clinic for all Isleta Health Center staff. Provides therapeutic interventions as prescribed, such as peripheral intravenous medication administration and inhalation treatments, according to policy, procedures, and standing orders. ? Assists provider with medical procedures, chaperones during procedures as needed. ? Participates in Code Blue Team, recognizing and responding to emergencies within the Isleta Health Center. ? Operates and maintains medical equipment, such as EKG, defibrillator, fetal monitor, pulse oximeter, crash cart, etc. ? Monitors patient flow and takes steps to ensure efficiency. ? Documents in patient electronic health record to include assessment, history, monitoring, education, screening measures. ? Provides patient education including: etiology, laboratory results, diagnostic results, medications, and treatments; assists the patient in complying with medical regimen. ? Assists providers with management of critical abnormal labs/imaging results. ? Performs wound care including sutures and staple removal as needed. ? Provides telephone triage and assessment, advising higher level of care based on acuity, acute or exacerbation of chronic disease illness signs and symptoms; ? Answers general education or patient's questions wit

Qualifications:? Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. ? New Mexico License as a Registered Nurse. ? Two years' work experience, prefer in an outpatient ambulatory health clinic, urgent care or tribal health care setting. ? CPR Certification. ? ACLS/PALS certification preferred or ability to attain within 90 days of hire. ? Must be able to pass a TB screening. ? Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies. ? Must be able to comply with the Pueblo of Isleta Drug Free Workplace policies. ? Must have fingerprinting completed prior to employment.

Work Type:Permanent, Full

Announcement #:053-24