Emergency Nurse Mentor & Clinical Coach

Indian Health Service; Shiprock (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in Shiprock, NM seeks a clinical coach preceptor to support nursing orientation and ensure new nurses function independently as they transition to their assigned department in the Emergency Department.

The role emphasizes developing competency through guided practice, monitoring learning needs, and coordinating patient care across shifts while promoting safe, high-quality care in a federally managed facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Current, active nursing license or registration.
• Experience as clinical coach/preceptor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the transition of a preceptee to the assigned department/unit and supports professional growth.
• Develops goals and objectives with the preceptee and assists in organizing and prioritizing.
• Assists with patient care and observes for emergencies; provides guidance to nursing staff as needed.
• Coordinates patient care activities across shifts to ensure smooth operations and quality care.

Skills

Clinical coaching

Nurse orientation

Emergency department nursing

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Foreign nursing degree certification

Job description

Indian Health Service in Shiprock, NM seeks a clinical coach preceptor to support nursing orientation and ensure new nurses function independently as they transition to their assigned department in the Emergency Department.

The role emphasizes developing competency through guided practice, monitoring learning needs, and coordinating patient care across shifts while promoting safe, high-quality care in a federally managed facility.