Lead Public Health Nurse - Echo Cliffs

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.

The Lead Public Health Nurse (PHN) will assist in overseeing the Public Health Nursing services including primary care referrals, home assessments, preventative services as well as community screening and educational outreach activities and immunization clinics. Under the general supervision of the Public Health Nurse Director, incumbent will assess and develop educational activities prioritizing community health needs with an emphasis on prevention and community outreach with strategic program enhancement and development.

The incumbent will provide day-to-day guidance and support to the PHN Director as required to meet program and community needs.

Ensure compliance with all accreditation standards and practice for PHN and perform functions such as planning, organizing, directing, and reviewing work, addressing personnel matters, managing a budget, establishing and maintaining logistical systems, and accomplishing assignments as required. Serves as a liaison and a leader with chapters, schools, providers, and the public relations department and maintains a healthy collaborative relationship with private and public entities, state, tribal and federal agencies to promote the program’s goals and mission.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program

• A licensed professional, must have a valid, current, full and unrestricted license to practice from any state of the United States of America, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States
• Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association
• Must have a current and valid state driver’s license with no restrictions maintained throughout employment

Two years of Public Health Nursing experience and three years of acute care experience in an inpatient setting

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Positive working relationships with others
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
• Ability to effectively intercede with family and patients; resolve concerns related to the delivery of health care services
• Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and ability to apply Nursing concepts and principles.
• Must have a current and valid state driver’s license with no restrictions maintained throughout employment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets, Teams and Outlook.
• Completion of and above-satisfactory scores on all job…