Job description

Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Gallup, New Mexico

Manager: Angela Suafoa

Position Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to support a diverse population of patients? We have opportunities for you to support the Indian Health Service in Gallup, New Mexico. You will be part of a team dedicated to the mission of the Indian Health Service. Their mission is to raise the physical, mental and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives throughout the continental United States and Alaska. Call us so we can tell you more about this exciting career path with competitive hourly wages, benefits package and weekly per diem.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

· Assesses acute and chronic conditions including physical, psychosocial, home health, and educational needs as it pertains to patients.

· Observes and assesses patient's conditions recognizes, identifies and interprets serious situations and immediately decides proper action. Performs patient assessments and evaluations consistent with GSU COVID Program (testing, vaccinations, and COVID Therapeutics).

· Screens patient and evaluates chief complaint. Initiate treatment measures based on appropriate utilization of standing orders, certifications and standards of care for the COVID program.

· Consults with attending provider and collaborate in developing multi-disciplinary approach to provision of care. Plans and modifies nursing care as needed.

· Administers therapeutic measures as prescribed by the physician such as medications, infusions and vaccinations. Implements a plan of care as indicated by patient's condition, all age and medical history.

· Carries out treatments and emergency or other procedures required. Develops an age specific standard of care based on physician's medical care plan and includes problems, expected outcomes (patient care standards), deadlines, and interventions/plan of action, therapeutic measures, and nursing interventions for the adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. Evaluates for effectiveness of plan and design changes based upon patient and family needs.

· Provides counseling and teaching to patient and families on preventive, restorative, curative and rehab measure in health care. Provides nursing interventions based on an established plan of care and evaluates for effectiveness.

· Administration of oxygen and other respiratory treatment; parental fluids, N antibiotics, various emergency and routine medicines, topical and systemic medications, including immunizations and conscious sedations prior to special procedures.

· Performs treatment as indicated.

· Evaluates status of patients on an ongoing basis and reports significant findings and/or changes, plan of care/nursing interventions as appropriate. Observes patients closely, records observations, and documents nursing interventions, therapeutics measures administered, patient's reactions status of coordinated activities between nursing and other professional disciplines.

· Performs patient assessment and evaluation consistent with emergency care: determine nursing procedures and practices to use, and periodically evaluates plan of care to obtain optimal results.

· Initiates emergency interventions as indicated by patient condition, age and medical history. In emergency situations, when a physician is not present or immediately available, initiates resuscitative measures, i.e., acute airway and cardiovascular emergencies based on appropriate utilization of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) protocol as primary nurse.

Education & Experience Requirements

· Possess and maintain a current unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands

· Current Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification for the duration of the contract

· Must have thirty-six (36) months of nursing experience

Working Conditions/Working Environment/Physical Demands

· 40 hrs per week, 8 hr. flex days with occasional evening shifts, weekends and holidays (Day shift 0730-1600 Evening shift 1030-1900)

· Position dependent upon contract award and security background investigation

Advancia Aeronautics, LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Clinic

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gallup, NM: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN License (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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