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Clinical Nurse - Red Lake IHS

Clinical Nurse

Department of Health And Human Services

Indian Health Service

Open & closing dates

02/27/2018 to 12/31/2018

Salary

$53,779 to $75,667 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 7 - 10

Work schedule

Full-Time

Appointment type

Permanent

Location

Few vacancies in the following location:

Red Lake, MN

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Duties

Summary

Become a part of an innovative, dynamic, nationwide organization of dedicated health care providers working to meet the individual health care needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Indian Health Service (IHS) employees are considerate in our care, creative in our approach, enthusiastic about our work and compassionate with our patients.

Our lifestyle is adventurous, community oriented and focused on service and problem solving as part of a professional interdisciplinary team. Join us in improving the health outcomes of 2.2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives.

The Clinical Nurse positions are located in the Emergency Room (ER) Department at Red Lake Service Unit Hosptial, Red Lake, MN. The Clinical Nurse performs a variety of nursing care procedures and treatments for urgent or emergency services to a variety of patients. This position reports to the Director of Nursing, Red Lake Service Unit.

The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Responsibilities

Assesses all patients presenting for emergency care and triage based on history, physical assessments and chief complaint. Initiates resuscitative and life or limb saving diagnostics, medications, and treatments based on standing orders and acceptable professional care guidelines.

Administers therapeutic measures as prescribed by the physician such as medications, treatments, intravenous fluids, blood transfusions, nasogastric tubes and other diagnostic interventions.

Provides nursing services to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual and socio-cultural needs of the critically ill patient and family.

Operate and monitor specialized equipment.

Collaborates with members of the multi-disciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating health care.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

10

Further Information: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/492405400

 

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