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Indian Health Service

Public Health Nurse

Indian Health Service, Sells, Arizona, United States, 85634


Locations: Sells, AZ

Type:Tribal

Salary Range:$41 to $51 / Per Hour

Open Period:12/16/2024 until filled

Summary:Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life Insurance, Supplemental Life for Dependents, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401(k), Paid Time Off-eligible to accrue upon the first day of employment and 15 Paid Holidays.

More info about area:

Duties:This position is located within the Tohono O'odham Nation Health Care Sells Hospital, San Xavier Health Center, Santa Rosa Health Center, and San Simon Health Center. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Director of Public Health Nursing, who defines and establishes overall program objectives and operations according to Standards of Care for Public Health Nursing (PHN) Programs. According to the PHN priority policies for home visits, each PHN independently plans and schedules comprehensive nursing services for their geographic areas and determines the nature of assessment, counseling, teaching, and treatment to be provided.

Qualifications:Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program, approved by the legally designated state accrediting agency when the program was completed by the applicant, and Two years of clinical nursing experience. Registration: Applicants must have active, current and unrestricted license as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements: Must have active, current, and unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse. Public Health or Community Health Nursing, preferred. Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background and a National FBI fingerprint check are required to determine suitability for employment, including a 39-month driving record. May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years). If required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles. Based on the department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham language and English as a condition of employment.

Work Type:Permanent, Full

Announcement #:1350163