RN/Clinical Nurse United Indian Health Services (Arcata)

RN/Clinical Nurse United Indian Health Services (Arcata)

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Job Title: RN/Clinical Nurse

Location: Potawot Health Village, Arcata CA

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, or assigned shift

Report To: Nurse Manager or Clinical Nurse Supervisor as assigned

Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager and in consultation with the Clinical Director, utilizes the nursing process to provide appropriate and culturally sensitive care to UIHS clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 Utilizes good communication skills to maintain positive relationships with clients, providers, co-workers, other departments in the agency, and with other facilities in the community

 Assists in the day-to-day operations of the clinic as assigned by providing nursing services to include: administer intravenous fluids and mediation, intramuscular, intrademal, and subcutaneous medication and injections and injection to client as directed by the provider; immunizations, health instruction to patients following examination, triage and telephoning clients, and wound care.

 Records client responses to illness and treatment in the electronic health record and other appropriate records of care. Documents all client related activity according to department policy and procedure.

 Responds to client telephone messages in the EHR and phone calls. Assesses the urgency of the problem and

provides appropriate advice and/or referral or appointment per clinic protocol and nursing knowledge.

 Has current knowledge and skills in starting and maintaining IVs and Heparin Locks, and IV pumps.

 Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.

 Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures. Provides support for Medical Assistants.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Educational degrees must be from a US Department of Education accredited school.

 RN - Possession of a valid Registered Nurse California license and

 Two to three years' related experience preferred, preferably in an outpatient clinic

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

 Must possess current California Nursing license in field of expertise and evidence of education to support license.

 Must have current CPR.

 Shall possess a valid driver's license.

 Must be able to be covered by UIHS's vehicle insurance and provide proof of valid private vehicle coverage.

To view a FULL JOB DESCRIPTION and see our other job opportunities visit our website at: http://unitedindianhealthservices.org/jobs/

TO APPLY:

•Visit http://unitedindianhealthservices.org/jobs/

•Download the UIHS employment application.

•Email your completed employment application along with your resume and cover letter to UIHS-Recruiting@crihb.org or send your printed application by fax to (707) 825-6747 or by mail to: Human Resources at 1600 Weeot Way, Arcata, CA 95521.

Please specify on the application the position and location to which you are applying.

DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

In accordance with 42 CFR 136.42 American Indian Preference will be given. All are welcome to apply.

Contents of this post are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by UIHS as deemed appropriate.