Registered Nurse (2 Openings)
Description
Open Until Filled
Regular, Full-time, Exempt (Professional) position.
**Sign-on bonus available, please inquire.**
Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation, KPHC offers exceptional benefits to include free gym membership at selected locations, Paid Holidays and a rich Personal Time Off, PTO accrual rate. Corporation sponsored-professional development with paid expenses and per Diem. KPHC offers medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability for employees at no cost for single coverage. Additional insurance coverages are also offered.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation (KPHC) is established for the purposes of carrying out the vision and mission of the Santo Domingo Health Center (SDHC).
The VISION OF KPHC is: “HEALTHY PEOPLE, HEALTHY COMMUNITY, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE” and the MISSION of KPHC is: “ENSURING HEALTH & WELLNESS THROUGH EXCELLENCE
IN HEALTHCARE WITH RESPECT FOR CULTURE”.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
In performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of the Santo Domingo Health Center are expected to conform to the following:
• Uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent.
• Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the healthcare industry.
• Interact in an honest, trustworthy and dependable manner with patients, employees and vendors.
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Maintain a current insurable driver’s license.
• Comply with all Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation and Santo Domingo Health Center policies and procedures, as well as all applicable laws.
MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
Two years nursing experience in an outpatient ambulatory setting; emergency services; urgent care or other ambulatory care services settings.
Education:
Current and Unrestricted Registered Nurse License in the State of New Mexico or multi-state license privilege as provided in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
An Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing from an accredited professional education program accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Stipulation for Associate Degree applicants: Must successfully attain a Bachelor Degree in Nursing from an accredited professional education program accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), within five (5) years from date of hire.
Certification:
Must have CPR and/or ACLS certification.
Current and valid Wound Care Certification OR the ability and commitment to attain a Current and valid Wound Care Certification.
Work environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job.
Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. In addition, work is performed in a clinic outpatient and/or field setting and may include exposure to infection, disoriented patients, and communicable disease. This position may be exposed to certain health risks that are inherent when working within a health center facility.
Physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with patients, visitors and staff.
Mental demands:
There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must also multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues.
OTHER
All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent. This position has access to sensitive information and a
breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination.
Disclaimer: The information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this
position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of
employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.