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Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation; Tuba City (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous education opportunities

Supportive work environment

Diversity in workplace

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Tuba City seeks an Obstetric Clinical Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to mothers and babies during pregnancy and after birth. The ideal candidate will hold an Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing and have at least one year of OB nursing experience. Responsibilities include developing patient care plans, supporting medical staff during procedures, and documenting patient care activities accurately. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and requires dedication to high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of OB nursing experience in various stages of maternity care.
• Must have valid nursing license to practice in any U.S. state.
• Certification in required emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized patient care plans.
• Interview patients and consult with medical staff.
• Carry out treatments and procedures as assigned.

Skills

Positive working relationships

High ethical standards

Reliable and dependable

Knowledge of pain management

Knowledge of pharmaceuticals

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Job description

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this plan and corresponding TCRHCC policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally‑recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

The Obstetric Clinical Nurse performs a variety of nursing care procedures requiring professional knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatments, and ability to work independently in completing assignments. Assists physicians and midwives during examinations and procedures. Provides comprehensive, family centered nursing care to mothers and babies during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods. Guidelines include physician’s orders, standards of care, nursing policies and procedures manuals, hospital policies. Nursing duties include support to individuals of all ages and their families.

Qualifications

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

License/Certification:

• Must have a valid, current, full and unrestricted Professional Nursing License to practice nursing in any state of the United States of America, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States
• Must maintain a current valid certification of the following throughout employment:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) from the American Heart Association
  • AWHONN Intermediate EFM Certification required within six (6) months of hire
  • AWHONN Advanced EFM Certification required within six (6) months of hire
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH) – NIHSS – NIH Stroke Scale required within six (6) months of hire
  • STABLE Certification within 1 year of hire
  • Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) within 1 year of hire

Experience:

A minimum of at least one (1) year of OB nursing experience in antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, nursery and Labor and Delivery.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Positive working relationships with others
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
• Knowledge of normal growth, development and life cycle changes
• Knowledge of disease entities in order to recognize complications and therapeutic interventions required
• Knowledge of assessment practices related to pain management and various treatment modalities of pain relief
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals with emphasis on vasopressors and emergency medications titration
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
• Complete Patient Sitter Competency Training (upon hire)
• Successful completion of all background and reference checks, and fingerprint clearance requirements
• Submission of all required employment‑related documents, application, resumes, references and other information free of false, misleading or incomplete information
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MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical:

Work requires prolonged periods of standing, walking, talking or hearing; sitting watching, observing, concentrating on computer monitors and equipment; use of hands to finger, handle, feel; bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching; reaching with hands and arms; and taste or smell. Agility and the ability to lift, pull and bend are required to move patients. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and maneuver more than 100 lbs when caring for patients. Must use proper body mechanics and lifting equipment when available. Must be able to discern when working with over a hundred pounds and ask for assistance. Must have the ability to hear alarms on equipment and call attention to high‑risk situations. Vision required to see close, distant, colored, peripheral and depth perception. Must adjust visual focus as needed. Must perform repetitive motion actions in both hands including prolonged grasping of simple/light action; intermittent grasping of firm/heavy action; and prolonged ability of fine dexterity.

Mental:

Contacts often require tact and sensitivity. Must prioritize and use good judgment. Must coordinate a variety of issues while being frequently interrupted. Must work with an attitude of team building and collaborate with multiple departments and job positions. Must be willing to assist when needed with other team players.

Environmental:

Will work occasionally around fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electric shock. Typical environmental noise level is moderate. Must work around and with infectious diseases.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Develop individualized patient care plans and periodic evaluation of plans to ensure that intended results are being achieved.
2. Interview patients and family members and consult with attending physicians, CNM, other staff members to determine and evaluate the kind of health and physical care needed.
3. Carry out treatments and procedures per scope of practice.
4. When assigned as team leader, provide guidance, direction and training to ancillary nursing and other personnel.
5. Maintain health records by documenting observations, nursing interventions and therapeutic measures administered in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.
6. Maintain professional knowledge and proficiency in nursing through continuing education, staff meetings, workshops and serving on nursing committees.
7. Provide counseling and teaching to patients and families or surrogates on preventative, curative and rehabilitative measures involved in health care.
8. Knowledge of normal growth, development and life cycle changes.
9. Knowledge of assessment practices related to pain management and various treatment modalities of pain relief.
10. Knowledge of pharmaceuticals to organize the desired effects, side effects and complications on their use.
11. Responsible for electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role.
12. Ensure proper PPE is always worn while on duty including but not limited to face mask, gloves, gown, isolation gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator or higher, if available, and eye or face shield.
13. Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. (Refer to the CDC website for most current updates)
14. Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee and external customer satisfaction.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.