Nursing Jobs in Fort Defiance, AZ

RN ER Full-time
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital

REGISTERED NURSE-SPECIALTY (EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT)

apartment Fort Defiance Indian Hospital location_onFort Defiance, AZ
Closing Date: Open Until Filled (OUF) Salary Range: $52.56 - $69.34 per hour **APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVER’S LICENSE** ** RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED** ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Observes and assesses health status of patients by physical assessment and examination, interviewing patient and family members, and reviewing patient's health history. Initiates treatments, medications, emergency, and resuscitative measures based on appropriate utilization of providers orders, standing orders and protocols. Administers therapeutic measures as prescribed by the medical or surgical provider such as medication treatments, intravenous fluids, blood transfusion, oxygen therapy, etc. Records observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, hemodynamic monitoring data, and other data relevant to patients in the unit. Responsible for independent management of patients undergoing local anesthesia and intravenous (IV) sedation. Provides specialized knowledge and skills to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients undergoing procedures. Operates and monitors specialized equipment pertinent to the unit. Collaborates with members of the medical/surgical and multidisciplinary teams in assessing, planning, and implementing intervention in the management of patient's health care. Provides intravenous and respiratory therapy for patients as indicated by circumstances and needs, following protocol. Utilizes Standards of Care to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise an appropriate problem-oriented nursing plan of care for the patient and management of the unit. Monitors supplies and instruments to assure sterility of materials used furthering Quality Assurance of patient care. Collaborates in developing and evaluating standards of care for the patient. Participates as a member of hospital committees relative to patient care. Participates in planning and conducting continuing education in nursing care, quality assurance, performance improvement, and care of instruments and supplies. Collaborates with team members and other personnel as needed to facilitate methods of resolution and solutions to problems. Identifies specific issues that affect program planning and development and works with nursing leadership team to determine methods of solution to those problems. Identifies, initiates, and participates in nursing studies, audits, performance improvement programs, safety workshops, continuing education seminars, etc. Functions in any nursing unit as assigned and appropriate. 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 : Two (2) years Registered Nurse (RN) experience. Education: Associate 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. Obtain valid American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six (6) months from date of hire and maintain certification. Obtain valid certification in Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) within one (1) year from date of hire and maintain certification. Obtain valid certification in Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) within one (1) year from date of hire and maintain certification. **Please email degree, transcripts, license and certifications to cynthia.morris@fdihb.org ** 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.
CNA Full-time
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital

NURSING ASSISTANT (MULTI-SERVICE UNIT)

apartment Fort Defiance Indian Hospital location_onFort Defiance, AZ
CLOSING DATE: 02/02/2026 @4:00pm (MST) Salary Range: $21.17 - $25.62/Hour **APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVER’S LICENSE** ** RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED** ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Participates as a member of the health care team, responds to emergencies in an appropriate manner by obtaining equipment and caring for other patients during the emergency process. Participates in quality improvement. Provides basic care to assigned patients under the direction of a registered nurse in accordance with established unit policy and scope of practice. Obtains and records patient information in the patient’s medical record. Assists health care providers in examination of patients by explaining procedure, positioning, draping, assembling instruments and supplies, and in sterile procedures such as suturing and lumbar punctures. Assists in screening and discharging patients. Assists in post-mortem care, transporting patients to various hospital departments or other facilities. Shares in the responsibility for reporting changes in patient status by observing the patient’s condition and reactions and by keeping the nurse informed of condition changes. Shares in the responsibility of maintenance of clinical records. Adheres to confidentiality policies, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and the Privacy Act. Responsible for accurate input into Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Assists with collection and proper care of specimens. Instructs patients in proper collection of urine samples. Prepares samples for analysis e.g. labels specimen tubes. Routes requisition forms to consultative services, dietary, laboratory and x-ray as needed. Performs the following procedures, after approved hospital specific training and completion of required competencies; venipuncture, waived testing (i.e. glucometer testing, HgbA1c, U/A dip, Urine HCG, etc.), laboratory requirements, maintenance of a sterile urinary drainage system, and bacteriologic specimens (i.e. sputum and topical cultures). Sets up for oxygen administration devices/equipment; performs less complex dressings and treatments without assistance; and skin care measures. Transcribes physician’s orders correctly under the supervision of a professional nurse. Utilizes electronic data systems EHR, Resource Patient Management System (RPMS), etc.) for purposes of scheduling appointments, communicating with other departments and services, facilitating specialty consultations, and enhancing communication related to patient care. Completes unit specific training and competency, testing operates specialty monitors and equipment. Obtains ECG’s and assists with cardiac monitoring. Assists in the arrangement of clinic appointments and discharge/transportation per nursing policy; answers phone and provides routine information per unit procedure. Assists the Nursing staff in orientation of new personnel. Performs general housekeeping duties including cleaning, arranging, restocking supply cabinets, cleaning and sorting supplies, instruments, equipment, calling attention to deficiencies in supplies and equipment, cleaning utility room and bagging soiled linen, cleaning unit refrigerators and nursing areas, and maintains a clean and safe patient environment. 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: One (1) year of direct work experience as a Nursing Assistant in hospital, clinic or medical office setting. Education: Completion of a Nursing Assistant Training Program or Valid and unrestricted Credential as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Registered Nursing Assistant, or Licensed Nursing Assistant. Certificate: Valid American Heart Association certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain certification. **Please email degree, transcripts, license and certifications to Felicia.Davis@fdihb.org 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.
RN Full-time
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE II

apartment Fort Defiance Indian Hospital location_onFort Defiance, AZ
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled (OUF) Salary Range: $116,732.00 - $151,751.00/annually **APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVER’S LICENSE** ** RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED** ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitors health status to identify community health problems and diagnoses and investigates health problems and health hazards. Participates with interdisciplinary teams; works with tribal, State, County and Federal agencies in planning health related activities. Conducts and participates in community assessment to develop a plan of action. Conducts epidemiological and community surveys, field investigations and research studies to appraise health needs exercising discretion and independent judgment. Conducts community analysis in partnership with community representatives, and in collaboration with other public health or health care professionals. Monitors community health status and evaluates health trends and risk factors of population groups. Uses valid and reliable methods and instruments for collecting qualitative and quantitative while collecting data in a systematic and organized manner, i.e., demographic, immunization, etc. Analyzes valid and reliable data sources to comparisons for assessment. Investigates health problems and hazards; such as communicable diseases and develops a recommended plan of action to address these issues. Consults, advises and collaborates with individuals, families, communities and local, state, and federal systems. Partners with community to attach importance to the data and determine opportunities and needs. Helps to determine priorities for targeted interventions. Designs interventions to mobilize resources for action. Collaborates in the development and use of polices and plans that support individual, family, and community health efforts. Shares health information and collaborates with patients/families and other community resources. Provides health education to individuals, families and community groups in various settings, i.e., school, jail, community clinics (flu). Educates and coaches people to make appropriate and informed decisions about health issues. Ensures that current epidemiological processes are followed. Demonstrates complex reasoning abilities and critical thinking skills to be able to make connections between collected data and community and public health practice decisions. Builds community capacity by engaging community members and partners in designing more effective, sustainable health-promoting programs. Assesses patient needs. Conducts visits to homes, communities, schools and clinics to provide patient care, counseling, and instruction in preventative, curative and rehabilitative health matters. Consults with health care team members i.e., case management with health care providers. Administers the therapeutic measures as prescribed by the health team. Plans and provides comprehensive nursing services to individuals, families and communities; provides skilled nursing services to individuals and families in homes, schools and/or outreach clinics. Provides patient teaching and assist them in understanding, accepting and adjusting to the implications and responsibilities of medical care, diagnosis and treatment. Evaluates and reassesses patient needs. Participates in continuous evaluation of program and services, and performance improvement. Develops Standard of Care. Evaluates outcomes of interventions to continually improve population-based care. Uses literature based best practices. Assists in the mentorship, guidance and supervision of Public Health Nurse I. 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. Performs other duties as assigned. MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: One (1) year of direct work experience as a Public Health Nurse I. Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. License: Valid and unrestricted license in any U.S. State or Territory. Certificate: Valid American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain certification. Must have (or obtain during orientation) unit specific certifications. **Please email degree, transcripts, license and certifications to vanessa.apachee@fdihb.org 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.
NP Full-time
Molina Healthcare

Field Nurse Practitioner (Gallup, NM)

apartment Molina Healthcare location_onGallup, NM
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Provides screening, preventive primary care and medical care services to members - primarily in non-clinical settings where members feel most comfortable, including in-home, community and nursing facilities and “pop up” clinics. Strives to ensure member progress toward desired outcomes and contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care. Essential Job Duties • Provides general medical care and care coordination to various and/or specific patient member populations – adult, women’s health, pediatric, and geriatric. • Performs comprehensive evaluations including history and physical exams for gaps in care and preventive assessments. • Addresses both chronic and acute primary care complaints, and demonstrates ability to ascertain medical urgency. • Establishes and documents reasonable medical diagnoses. • Seeks specialty consultation as appropriate. • Orders/performs pertinent diagnostic laboratory and radiology testing for the medical diagnosis or presenting symptoms; works within an environment of limited resources and therefore uses diagnostic tests judiciously and appropriately. • Understands when a member's needs are beyond their scope of knowledge and when physician oversight is needed. • Creates and implements a medical plan of care. • Schedules appointments for visits when appropriate. • Provides post-discharge coordination to reduce hospital readmission rates and emergency room utilization. • Performs face-to-face in-person visits in a variety of settings including in-home, skilled nursing facilities, and public locations. • Performs face-to-face visits via alternative modalities based on business need, leadership direction and state regulations. • Orders bulk laboratory orders to target specific member populations. • Performs alternating on-call coverage to triage any urgent lab results and pharmacy inquiries and develops appropriate plans of care. • Participates in community-based “pop up clinics” to build relationships with communities, and address gaps in health care. • Drives up to 120 miles a day on a regular basis to a variety of locations within the assigned region. Drives beyond 120 miles as part of extended mileage may be required on special project days. Special projects may include an overnight hotel stay. • Obtains and maintains cross-state license in other states besides home state based on business need. • Collaborates with fellow nurse practitioners to develop best practices to perform work duties efficiently and effectively. • Actively participates in regional meetings. • May prescribe medications and perform procedures as appropriate. • Performs timely medical records documentation in electronic medical record (EMR) computer system. • On occasion, may be required to walk flights of stairs while carrying up to 50 lbs. of equipment. • Engages in practices constituting the practice of medicine in collaboration with and under the medical direction and supervision of a licensed physician to the degree required by state laws. • Local travel required (based upon state/contractual requirements). Required Qualifications • At least 1 year of experience as a nurse practitioner, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. • Active and unrestricted national certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). • Current state-issued license to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice. • Prescriber Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license with authority to prescribe per state qualifications. License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice. • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. • Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements. • Ability to work within a variety of settings and adjust style as needed - working with diverse populations, various personalities and personal situations. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate self-motivation. • Responsive in all forms of communication. • Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations. • Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships. • Excellent time-management and prioritization skills; ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to change. • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency, and electronic medical record (EMR) experience. Preferred Qualifications • Experience as a registered nurse or nurse practitioner in a home health, community health or public health setting. • Experience in home health as a licensed clinician, especially in management of chronic conditions. • Experience with underserved populations facing socioeconomic barriers to health care. • Immunization and point of care testing skills. • Bilingual. To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board. Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V #PJNurse #LI-AC1 Pay Range: $88,453 - $172,484 / ANNUAL *Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.