Registered Nurse - Full Time at Utah Navajo Health System

Blanding, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Medication Administration, Nursing Assessment, Patient Education, Infection Control, Referral Management, Vital Signs Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Emergency Response, Quality Improvement, Delegation, Health Education, Chronic Disease Management, Behavioral Health

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description We are looking for a Registered Nurse to work in our Community Health Center in Southeastern Utah. Our clinic is a dynamic place to work, practice, and grow. We have 4 primary care health centers and deliver integrated services including behavioral health, Pharmacy, Dental, specialty referrals, chronic disease management, health education, and much, much more. Location: Blanding, Utah Full-time Benefits start at: PTO leave, Vacation leave, 12 paid Holidays, 100% Medical/prescription insurance ($0 premium, $0 deductible, $0 copays) for employees and dependents, Life insurance, Retirement plan, wellness benefits. Optional coverage for dental, and short/long term disability. Critical Tasks: The ambulatory nurse is responsible for co-managing the provider's patient schedule, assisting with procedures, administering medication/faccines, skilled nursing procedures, patient follow up and refferral management. This position is to clinical operations and patient satisfaction. Reduce the risk of infections Perform nursing assessment and identify pertinent information to verbalize to the provider. Review and implement assigned provider orders, Educate patients regarding their healthcare and the healthcare system for patient/family to effectively care for a patient Safely administer medications Perform nursing evaluation and follow-up with patient for continued comprehensive care Report care results to the delegator promptly upon reception of a delegated task Participate in ongoing education and training Assign and delegate tasks appropriately when necessary and accept assignments and delegated tasks when necessary according to the Utah Nurse Practice Act Key Performance Indicators: Perform proper hand hygiene Use personal protective equipment according to CDC recommendations Perform low-level disinfection of medical equipment, devices, and supplies Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures. Maintains supplies, including stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies. Responds to patient telephone inquiries by evaluating and responding to the patient's problems and questions. Follows up with patients who miss appointments. Interview the patient to determine medical problems/conditions and documents in the chart for the physician. Observe the patient, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify the supervisor or provider of the patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents. Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight to detect deviations from normal and assess the condition of the patient. Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples. Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients. Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the provider including patient and family instruction. Review provider’s orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Prepares equipment and aids provider during treatment and examination of patient. Assists in the procedure by handing items to the provider. Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient Observe patients and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the medical personnel in charge. Follows up with patients on lab results, including the scheduling of any additional tests. Works with referral coordinator and PRC to coordinate referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices. Documents services performed for billing purposes. Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols. By UNHS request, the employee may be asked to work a shift at another site. Expenses paid according to policy. Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities. Follow all personnel policies and procedures of UNHS and support the administration team in providing quality healthcare in a financially viable process. Ensure that a delegated task you receive is not complex, you understand the task, and you are adequately trained for the task before accepting the task Ensure that you have effectively completed a delegated task at least once before with confidence and that you can perform the activity correctly Ensure that you can perform a delegated task safely and patient is safe for you to carry out your task Ensure appropriate supervision by the delegator is available during the implementation of a delegated task Seek clarification and request additional training and guidance as needed for delegated tasks you receive Requirements Document patient assessment in the patient’s health record before the patient's scheduled appointment or walk-in time slot with the provider. Document with red ink on the patient super-bill to identify changes or abnormal vital signs if the provider or patient’s nurse is unavailable. Document patient orders with verbal order read back (VORB) to the provider or standing orders (SO) within a 24-hour time frame of the patient’s visit. Document nursing interventions, evaluations, and notification to patient-provider to patient’s health record within a 24-hour time frame of the patient’s visit. Document patient/family and healthcare team communication regarding appointments, labs, referrals, and medical records, including faxed/requested items, in the patient’s health record within a 24-hour time frame of patient/family healthcare team communication. Maintain a record of certifications and training obtained within a calendar year Document assigned room cleaning and expired supply removal and return documents to your supervisor monthly Schedule and hold monthly or quarterly rounding meetings with your direct supervisor Experience, Training, and Qualifications needed to perform the job: Certificate from an accredited college or university Registered Nurse certification within the State of Utah or compact licensure Must be able to safely lift, push, and pull fifty (50) pounds or more above the waist 2-3 years of Clinical experience as a registered nurse. License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver’s license Must successfully pass a criminal background check Must obtain and maintain First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification Must obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification Must receive annual inoculation of flu vaccine Must receive an annual tuberculin skin test As a Tribal Organization the Utah Navajo Health System, Inc. (UNHS) treats patients with high risk and underlying chronic medical conditions. Therefore, UNHS requires its employees to show proof of immunization prior to their employment with UNHS or during their employment. Below is a list of immunizations/vaccinations required to be employed or to continue employment with UNHS. The immunizations/vaccinations include but not limited to following: MMR (Measles Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella): Documentation of two MMR vaccines (OR) Documentation of MMR titers. Complete Hepatitis B vaccine series (3 doses), documented proof of titers indicating immunity, or a declination that may be signed upon arrival. Proof of up-to-date PPD skin testing, if previously negative (OR) Proof of positive PPD skin test with the most recent chest x-ray and treatment history. Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap). Varicella titers, history of varicella or varicella immunization series. Influenza vaccine for the current year. COVID-19 vaccine Any other vaccinations as requested. UNHS would not be able to achieve our goal of quality equitable healthcare for people living in Southeastern Utah without our committed and competent staff. UNHS continually attracts the most devoted healthcare professionals and administrators this region has to offer. We offer the opportunity to work with a dynamic team providing care to medically under-served communities. UNHS hires in accordance with EEOC standards. The UNHS gives preference to eligible and qualified applicants in accordance with the Navajo preference in Employment Act.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will co-manage the provider's patient schedule, assist with procedures, administer medications, and ensure patient follow-up and referral management. The role focuses on clinical operations and enhancing patient satisfaction while adhering to safety and health protocols.