Registered Nurse

RieLes Group is seeking multiple experienced Registered Nurse (Inpatient Unit) who is interested in working in the Polacca, AZ area. HHCC is part of the Indian Health Service (IHS) system and serves the Hopi Tribe and surrounding Native communities. The facility provides comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services in a culturally respectful environment. Working at HHCC offers the opportunity to provide vital healthcare services to a remote community with strong cultural traditions and deep community ties.

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Registered Nurse (Inpatient Unit) – Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC), Polacca, Arizona

Location : Hopi Health Care Center, Hwy 264, MP 388, Polacca, AZ 86042

Period of Performance : 12-month base period + four (4) 12-month option periods (up to 5 years total)

Work Schedule : Full-time; rotating 12-hour shifts (0730–2000 / 1930–0800), 24 / 7 inpatient coverage

Overview

The Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC) seeks qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide non-personal professional medical services for the Inpatient Unit (IPU) in Polacca, Arizona. This contract aims to ensure continuity of high-quality patient care and minimize service disruptions due to staff changes or shortages.

About Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC)

HHCC operates as a 24-hour, 7-day facility serving the Hopi Tribe and surrounding communities. Permanent staff and may be assigned alternate departments as needed once cross-trained.

Duties and Responsibilities

The contracted Registered Nurse(s) will provide comprehensive inpatient nursing care within their scope of practice and in accordance with Arizona nursing standards.

A.1 Registered Nurse (RN) – General : Inpatient Adult Medical / Surgical

1. Initiate the nursing process for admitted patients. Assess, design, implement and evaluate nursing interventions. Follow through with planned nursing actions and patient education

2. Receive, initiate and carry out medical orders p la c ed b y physicians : administer medications, blood and / or blood by-products, oxygen, and a variety of treatments and interventions

3. Manage a wide variety of therapeutic devices such as drainage, feeding and suction tubes also respiratory and electrocardiograph machines and other medical equipment and supplies

4. Measure and assess vital signs, height, weight, and neurological status, effects of medication visual acuity and hearing

5. Provide direct patient care; assist patients with activities of daily living and ambulation

6. Observe and document patient care provided changes in patient’s conditions, observations and other designated unit activities in the accepted format and form

7. Collaborate and coordinate patient care with other health care providers and hospital staff

8. Appropriately assign and direct the patient care provided by ancillary nursing staff.

9. Perform quality control for crash cart checks, lab checks, capillary blood glucose monitoring checks, etc. 10. Collect or assist in collection of specimens, i.e., blood, urine, stool, etc.

11. Recognize life-threatening emergencies, initiate and maintain resuscitation measures and other emergency procedures as appropriate and in collaboration with the medical provider

12. Recognize adverse reactions to medications, treatments, and procedures and initiate interventions as appropriate and in collaboration with the medical provider

13. Answer and screen telephone calls

Minimum Requirements :

Licensure : Active, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia

Experience : Minimum of 2 years as a Registered Nurse, including 2 years in a Medical-Surgical inpatient setting

Education :

Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate, Bachelor’s, or higher)

Foreign-educated nurses must hold certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS)

Certifications (Required) :

BLS (Basic Life Support)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Please send me your most updated resume to mcastillo@rielesgroup.com