Job Description

Job Summary

Chloeta is seeking a Registered Nurse to work in the ambulatory care section of the Albuquerque, NM Indian Health Center. The employee may work as needed at the Santa Ana Health Center in Bernalillo, NM or the Zia Health and Dental Clinic in Zia Pueblo, NM.

The facility is accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC ) and participa tes in sever al initiatives including: Improving Patient Care (IPC), Model Diabetes Program, Patient-Centered Medical Home, and Integrated Behavioral Health . The facility is staffed by 47 physicians covering 19 specialty areas of medicine.

Work Shift: 8 hours – usually 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, except all Federal Holidays. Albuquerque has an evening clinic on Wednesdays from 1230 pm to 9 pm. The hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 7 am- 530 pm.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Job Classification: Permanent Full Time, FSLA Non-Exempt

Duty Station : Albuquerque, NM

Travel : Up to 10%

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate care to patients in various settings to enhance their quality of life.

• Perform various nursing duties such as examining patients, collecting specimens, and appropriately processing varying medical concerns.

• Support vaccine clinics and support efforts to identify and isolate infectious patients.

• Provide necessary services in support of the facility’s effort to follow all applicable CLIA, CMS, and accrediting body regulations.

• Participate in community interventions to include participating in case identification and treatment of communicable disease; participating in surveillance for community health trends and status; public health education including providing health education to individuals, families, and community groups in various settings.

• Provide appropriate follow-up as directed or per established guidelines.

• Observe and abide by all policies and procedures, bylaws, rules, and regulations of stationed unit.

• Provide direct patient care services at the Emergency Department, Inpatient/Outpatient Department, Car Clinics, Public Health Nursing Program field, rural patient residence/homes, community vaccination clinics in rural communities, and/or other healthcare service locations as/if needed.

• Use the nursing process as a framework to determine the delivery of nursing care/services in accordance with departmental practice standards.

• Perform clinical procedures, intravenous access, and phlebotomy, point of care laboratory testing, IVIG infusions, EKG, SVN Respiratory Treatments and response to emergency codes.

• Maintain the dignity and worth of individuals, respects cultural, spiritual, and psychosocial differences and applies philosophical and ethical concepts that promote quality and continuity of care. Demonstrate continual cultural awareness and focus on customer service while adhering to the Code of Ethics and Federal Code of Conduct.

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to function effectively and contribute as a member of a high performing team

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong teamwork skills

• Good organizational and time management skills

Education and Experience:

• Required : Possess thirty-six (36) months of nursing experience, with a minimum of twelve months (12) in the specialty.

• Required : Possess bachelor's degree in nursing through an accredited program in the U.S.A.

• Required : Possess a current, valid, unrestricted nursing license in any state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States, throughout the term of this contract. License verification must be provided at the time of application.

• Required : Maintain valid and current certification and provide proof at the time of application in the following: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS).

• Required : Possess and maintain a current driver's license or ID in any state.

• Required : Provide three (3) professional references at the time of application.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to withstand physical and emotional stress.

• Must be able to stand and move for long periods of time.

• Able to frequently lift at least 50 lbs., reach, pull, push, bend, stoop, and kneel.

• At the time of hire, must provide a fitness for duty certificate issued by a licensed physician to perform the proposed job without significant risk to personal health or the health and safety of others.

• At the time of hire, must provide documentation of evidence of immunizations as required by the facility's immunization policy.

Benefits:

Eligible employees at Chloeta receive the following industry leading benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• MDLIVE

• Benefit Hub

• Paid Annual Leave/PTO

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays

• 401(k)

• Basic Life

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Accident Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• Long Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pre-employment Requirements

Due to the nature of Chloeta ’ s services, this position is contingent upon completing with a satisfactory outcome some or all of the following pre-employment background screenings: government security clearance, federal and state criminal background checks, drug test (urinalysis), Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, educational history, employment history, and/or credit check. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), pre-employment background screenings will require the employee ’ s written authorization and will occur after acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to commencing work. Additionally, employees are required to complete the federal I-9/E-Verify process

Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy

Employees may be subject to undergoing additional drug screens and/or alcohol testing at any time during the period of employment, including without prior notice.

EEO Statement

Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Chloeta

Chloeta is a Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific, and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness, and critical infrastructure requirements.

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