Clinical Nurse - PACU

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally‑recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

Responsible for providing nursing care to pre‑operative and post‑operative patients involving standardized procedures requiring knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatments. Provides nursing care in the various clinical areas, which require the full range of professional nursing proficiency from admission through discharge planning. This includes assessing the needs of patients with a wide variety of illnesses, administering medication, operating special equipment, and responding appropriately to emergency situations.

Follows guidelines that include doctor’s orders, standards of care, nursing policies and procedures manuals, and hospital policies.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing

• A valid, current, full and unrestricted professional nursing license to practice nursing in any state of the United States of America, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States
• Must have and maintain a current valid certification of the following throughout employment:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association
  • Trauma Nurse Core Courses (TNCC) within 2 years of hire

Minimum of one (1) year of experience within a critical care setting (PACU, ICU, or ED).

• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive references.
• Positive working relationships with others.
• High ethical standards and no history of complaints.
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences.
• Knowledge of normal growth, development and life cycle changes, including the physical, psychosocial and behavioral characteristics of the group for which care is provided.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of disease entities to recognize complications and required therapeutic interventions.
• Knowledge of assessment practices related to pain management and various treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals to recognize desired effects, side effects and complications, especially with vasopressors and emergency medication titration.
• Ability to communicate with patients and families during emotional and physical stress.
• Complete patient sitter competency training (upon hire).
• Successful completion of all background and reference checks, including positive references from authorized representatives of past and current employers.
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screening indicating qualification to be employed by TCRHCC.
• Submission of all required employment‑related documents, application, resume, references, and other required information free of false, misleading or incomplete information.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work requires prolonged periods of standing, walking, talking or hearing; sitting,…