Registered Nurse

Jobtailor; Toppenish (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Flatwater Group is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide non-personal nursing support at the Yakama Indian Health Center (YIHC) in Toppenish, Washington. The RN will deliver direct patient care, triage, immunizations, wound care, and document activities in the EHR, with on-site work estimated at 40 hours per week in a daytime schedule.

Applicants must hold an active RN license in the U.S. and have at least two years of direct clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma from an approved nursing program.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the U.S.
• BLS certification and knowledge of HIPAA/IHS standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, triage, and education for adults and children.
• Administer meds, immunizations, and wound care as ordered.
• Assist with procedures, point-of-care testing, and EHR documentation.
• Participate in team meetings and quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Proficiency in English

HIPAA compliance

Education

RN license

Job description

Summary

SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides non-personal nursing support services at the Yakama Indian Health Center (YIHC), assisting federal medical staff in delivering safe, culturally competent, and comprehensive primary and urgent care to American Indian and Alaska Native patients.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide direct patient care, assessment, and triage for adult and pediatric patients in walk-in and scheduled appointments.
  • Administer oral and parental medications, immunizations, and wound care as ordered by licensed providers.
  • Assist with clinical procedures, point-of-care testing, and patient education.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Document all clinical activities accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) within 48 hours of service.
  • Address patient concerns over the phone, review clinic schedules, and manage appointments.
• SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English.
  • Ability to ensure strict compliance with HIPAA, infection control, and IHS standards of care.
• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Education: Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accreditation agency at the time of completion.
  • Experience: At least two (2) years of recent clinical experience in direct patient care within a healthcare (e.g., hospital) or ambulatory setting.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: There are no supervisory requirements for this position.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Services are primarily performed on-site at the Yakama Indian Health Center in Toppenish, WA.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standard clinical ambulatory care demands, including providing direct care for adult and pediatric patients in a clinic setting.
• ROLE and LOCATION SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS: Supports the YIHC Nursing Department in primary and urgent care delivery.
• POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Up to 40 hours per week; regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays.
• TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Primarily on-site at YIHC; community outreach travel may be required.
• CLEARANCE/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in a U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Favorable background investigation and fingerprinting; must meet HSPD-12 requirements for federal facility access.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

OUR VALUES:

Native American Owned & Proud | Accountable | Team Focused | Innovative | Visionary | Excellence

AAP/EEO Statement

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

Note: This position is being posted in anticipation of award of a federal contract. Employment is contingent upon Flatwater Group being awarded the contract and meeting all requirements set forth by the contracting agency.

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