NURSE EXECUTIVE (PEDIATRICS CLINIC)

Ultipro; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Defiance Indian Health Board is seeking an experienced nurse leader to oversee patient care in an outpatient setting, including pediatrics. The role requires planning, coordinating, and supervising nursing staff to ensure safe, high-quality care.

The position mandates five years of clinical experience, three years in leadership, and a BSN with an unrestricted RN license. BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required and renewal is expected.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of clinical experience in an outpatient setting, including pediatrics.
• Three (3) years of nursing leadership experience.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
• Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. State or Territory.
• AHA certification in BLS, ACLS and PALS required and up to date.

Responsibilities

• Directs patient care by planning, organizing, directing and reviewing work to provide safe, quality care.
• Assigns and directs tasks to staff, considering skill/knowledge and staff mix.
• Provides information, instruction, and training in tasks.
• Directs and coordinates an interdisciplinary approach to patient care from admission to discharge.
• Maintains skill set, licensure and certification to lead and assist in emergent care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coordination

Clinical experience

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Fort Defiance
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504, USA

Description

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026 @ 4:00 PM

Salary Range: Dependent on Experience (DOE)

APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVER’S LICENSE

RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs patient care by planning, organizing, directing and reviewing work required to provide safe, quality comprehensive, and evidence based nursing care.
• Assigns and directs tasks to staff in an efficient, equitable, and appropriate manner considering skill/knowledge and staff mix.
• Provides information, instruction, and training in tasks and performance techniques.
• Provides direction through daily huddles, chart audits, incident reports, direct observation, and surveys.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement related to patient care and patient processes.
• Reviews and revises policies and procedures related to the function of the department and provides staff in-services.
• Participates in and ensures staff completion of ongoing education and training. Directs and coordinates an interdisciplinary/team approach to patient care from admission to discharge to provide a holistic approach to care.
• Requests supplies and equipment necessary to support job performance of staff.
• Maintains skill set, licensure and certification to lead by example as well as assists unit with emergent nursing care and situations.
• Plans and adjusts work schedules and operations to meet established objectives, priorities, deadlines and Standards of Care.
• Assesses and directs work assignments to improve workflow and nursing care.
• Conducts staff preparedness and contingency planning to ensure organization during unanticipated demands and emergencies.
• Coordinates general orientation and ongoing staff training needs in collaboration with the Clinical Education Department.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates department specific orientation and competency assessment/validation for new and current nursing staff. Assures self and staff compliance with annual mandatory in-services, certifications, and trainings.
• Provides opportunities for staff development and training needs to appropriate resources.
• Coordinates infection control and safety activities.
• Assists nursing staff with action plans to resolve patient/staff safety concerns.
• Participates with FDIHB hospital committees as assigned and disseminates information from the meetings to unit staff, colleagues and Chief Nursing Officer. Prepares and submits reports in a timely manner.
• Coordinates an interdisciplinary approach for the continuity of care from admission to discharge by planning, organizing, directing and reviewing services for patients and their families, thus fostering quality, continuity and appropriate utilization of health care resources throughout the continuum of care.
• Provides information, instruction, and training in tasks and job techniques.
• Ensures compliance with the hospital wide Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Conditions of Participation, Health Care Financing Administration, and Navajo Area Program requirements and identifies opportunities for client care and client process improvements.
• Establishes, reviews and revises policies and procedures related to the function of the unit and provides in-services to staff.
• Participates in the development and implementation of Standards of Care/Age specific care by utilizing QAPI, infection control, safety, and Risk Management as appropriate measures for monitoring and evaluating care.
• Facilitates the coordinated utilization of resources for optimization of health outcomes, patient/family satisfaction and financial outcomes.
• Collaborates proactively with related interdisciplinary team members and patient/family to facilitate and improve healthcare outcomes.
• Supports the implementation of clinical guidelines that may include, but is not limited to, developing/obtaining appropriate education material for patients to monitor patient’s health conditions that are consistent with the care process model and developing new services that will improve the status of patients.
• Manages annual budget by identifying/requesting supplies and equipment needed within department.
• Plans and adjusts work schedules and operations to meet established objectives, priorities, deadlines and standards of care and ensure a seamless workflow.
• Coordinates credentialing, nursing competencies, general orientation and ongoing staff training needs in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer and Clinical Education Department.
• Ensures staff compliance with annual mandatory in-services. Refers staff with identified training needs to appropriate resources.
• Coordinates infection prevention and safety activities with appropriate staff. Assists nursing staff with action plans to resolve infection control and safety issues.
• Participates with appropriate hospital committees and disseminates information from the meetings to related staff in a timely manner.
• Participates in the development and implementation of long and short-term goals as well as policies
• Ensures timely completion of rounding and annual employee performance evaluations.
• Completes all yearly Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) required training by the indicated due dates.
• Assists, promotes, and supports compliance with established CMS standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Five (5) years of clinical experience in an outpatient setting including three (3) years of pediatrics experience and Two (2) years of nursing leadership experience.

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.

License:

Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. State or Territory.

Certificate:

Valid American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain certification.

Valid American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and maintain certification.

Valid American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) and maintain certification.

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE:

FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelor of Science or better in Nursing.

Experience

Required

10 years:

Five (5) years of clinical experience in an outpatient setting including Three (3) years of pediatrics experience and Two (2) years of nursing leadership experience.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Pediatric Adv Life Supp

Advance Cardiac Life Supp

Basic Life Support

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