General RN – Outpatient Clinic

Ghost RX; Yuma (AZ); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ghost RX seeks a registered nurse for outpatient clinic duties under a federal contract. Typical duties include patient intake, vital signs, triage, immunizations, IV therapy, and chronic disease management.

Requirements: active US RN license, IHS credentialing package, ability to pass competency tests, and willingness to complete orientation. ACLS preferred; AMB-BC a plus. Monday–Friday hours with occasional extended shifts.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required to perform services under this federal contract
• English language proficiency sufficient for patient and team communication
• Active RN license in any U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth
• Graduate of accredited BSN, ADN, or diploma nursing program with successful NCLEX-RN
• Minimum 1 year RN outpatient/ambulatory care experience in last 3 years
• ACLS preferred; AMB-BC a plus
• Proficiency in vitals, triage, immunizations, IV therapy, and chronic disease management
• Current BLS certification
• IHS credentialing package and license verification
• Immunizations and TB screening; privacy and safety training
• Willingness to complete orientation and clinic training
• Ability to work Monday–Friday with occasional extended hours

Responsabilités

• Perform patient intake, vital signs, and focused nursing assessments in outpatient clinic
• Recognize and respond to urgent changes, initiate emergency protocols, and stabilize for transfer
• Administer medications, immunizations, injections, and IV therapy
• Monitor vitals and escalate changes to clinic physician or APP
• Coordinate referrals, tests, and follow-up appointments with thorough handoffs
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, preventive care, and self-management
• Support behavioral health or substance use concerns with de-escalation and referrals
• Float to other clinics as directed by nursing leadership
• Document care in RPMS/EHR and communicate status during shift reports
• Comply with IHS/JCAHO standards, HIPAA, and safety policies
• Complete orientation and training, report to work as scheduled

Connaissances

RN license (US)

English proficiency

IHS credentialing & background check

Immunizations & infection control

Clinic nursing experience

ACLS certification preferred

AMB-BC certification a plus

Basic computer literacy

Formation

RN education (BSN/ADN/diploma)

NCLEX-RN completion

Outils

RPMS/EHR

Description du poste

Qualification and Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident (Green Card) status required to perform services under this federal contract
• Ability to read, write, and speak English well enough to communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team; basic computer literacy required
• Active, current, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth
• Graduate of an accredited BSN, ADN, or diploma nursing program with successful completion of the NCLEX-RN
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience in an outpatient clinic, ambulatory care, or primary care setting within the preceding 3 years
• ACLS certification preferred; ambulatory care nursing certification (AMB-BC) a plus
• Proficiency in patient intake and vital signs, nurse triage (in person and by phone), medication and immunization administration, IV therapy, and chronic disease management
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Must pass a test-based clinical competency assessment prior to submission and provide professional references with current contact information
• Ability to successfully complete a federal background investigation, fingerprinting, and Indian Health Service (IHS) credentialing package, including primary-source license verification
• Documented immunizations and TB screening; annual privacy, information security, and bloodborne pathogen training required
• Willingness to complete orientation and clinic training before beginning the assigned schedule
• Ability to work clinic hours, generally Monday through Friday day shifts, with occasional extended hours as scheduled

Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake, vital signs, and focused nursing assessments for scheduled and walk-in patients in the outpatient clinic and prioritize care based on acuity
• Recognize and respond to urgent or emergent changes in patient condition, initiating emergency protocols and stabilizing patients for transfer to a higher level of care when needed
• Administer medications, immunizations, injections, and IV therapy in accordance with provider orders and IHS policy
• Monitor vital signs and patient condition during visits and escalates changes to the clinic physician or advanced practice provider
• Coordinate referrals, specialty consults, diagnostic testing, and follow-up appointments, and provide thorough handoff communication to the care team
• Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, medications, preventive care, and chronic disease self-management
• Support patients experiencing behavioral health or substance use concerns using de-escalation and safety protocols and appropriate referrals
• Float to other clinics or departments within your competency and skill set when directed by nursing leadership
• Document care accurately and in real time in the IHS electronic health record (RPMS/EHR) and communicate patient status changes during shift report
• Comply with IHS and Joint Commission standards, infection control and safety policies, HIPAA and the Privacy Act, and all facility rules and procedures
• Complete required orientation, annual training, and competency validations and report to work as scheduled, including during emergencies or adverse weather