REGISTERED NURSE-SPECIALTY (OB/GYN)

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Fort Defiance, AZ 86504, US

$52.56 - $69.34 / hour

Closing Date: Open Until Filled (OUF)

Salary Range: $52.56 - $69.34 per hour

**APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVER’S LICENSE**

** RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Observes and assesses health status of patients by physical assessment and examination, interviewing patient and family members, and reviewing patient's health history.
Initiates treatments, medications, emergency, and resuscitative measures based on appropriate utilization of providers orders, standing orders and protocols.
Administers therapeutic measures as prescribed by the medical or surgical provider such as medication treatments, intravenous fluids, blood transfusion, oxygen therapy, etc.
Records observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, hemodynamic monitoring data, and other data relevant to patients in the unit.
Responsible for independent management of patients undergoing local anesthesia and intravenous (IV) sedation.
Provides specialized knowledge and skills to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients undergoing procedures.
Operates and monitors specialized equipment pertinent to the unit.
Collaborates with members of the medical/surgical and multidisciplinary teams in assessing, planning, and implementing intervention in the management of patient's health care.
Provides intravenous and respiratory therapy for patients as indicated by circumstances and needs, following protocol.
Utilizes Standards of Care to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise an appropriate problem-oriented nursing plan of care for the patient and management of the unit.
Monitors supplies and instruments to assure sterility of materials used furthering Quality Assurance of patient care.
Collaborates in developing and evaluating standards of care for the patient.
Participates as a member of hospital committees relative to patient care.
Participates in planning and conducting continuing education in nursing care, quality assurance, performance improvement, and care of instruments and supplies.
Collaborates with team members and other personnel as needed to facilitate methods of resolution and solutions to problems.
Identifies specific issues that affect program planning and development and works with nursing leadership team to determine methods of solution to those problems.
Identifies, initiates, and participates in nursing studies, audits, performance improvement programs, safety workshops, continuing education seminars, etc.
Functions in any nursing unit as assigned and appropriate.
Completes all yearly Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) required training by the indicated due dates.
Assists, promotes, and supports compliance with established CMS standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.

MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
Two (2) years of Registered Nurse experience in OB (Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn) in a healthcare setting.

Education:
Associate of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.

License:
Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. State or Territory.

Certificates:
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain certification.

Valid American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and maintain certification OR Valid American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) certification in Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) and maintain certification.

Valid American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and maintain certification.

Valid Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing (AWHONN) certification in Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) and maintain certification.

**Please email degree, transcripts, license and certifications to vanessa.apachee@fdihb.org**

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE:

FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.

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