The Land of Enchantment, where not all who wander are lost...
The Community – Chinle, AZ
This opportunity is in Northern Arizona where Hope and Navajo Nations meet. If you like outdoors and are fascinated by Native culture, this assignment is for you. You will be working five minutes from Canyon de Chelly, one of the largest, and most significant archaeological preserves in the U.S. And if you are not fascinated by the 5,000-year history of the park, you will be stunned by its red rock formations and wooded, red-floored canyons. Meanwhile you will be within driving distance of five other National Parks including the Grand Canyon. You won't want to miss the Hubble Trading Post where Navajo and Hope traded wool blanket for pesh-tai, tokens they could use to buy other goods. It has been essentially unchanged since 1883. More importantly you will be alleviating the health care shortage in one of the most underserved regions in the U.S. Navajo and Hope are 5-6 times more likely to suffer from debilitating chronic health conditions due to poor living conditions and lack of access to care.

Click on the link to learn more about Canyon de Chelly here.

Airport Information: Albuquerque International Sunport
The Albuquerque International Sunport, known for its distinct southwestern architecture and cultural décor, is New Mexico's largest commercial airport, welcoming over 5 million passengers each year. The Sunport boasts a world-class art collection, unique amenities, New Mexican cuisine, and many local artisanal gifts. approximately 5 miles southeast of downtown. It serves as the primary airport for the region and offers more than 250 nonstop flights daily to various destinations.

For more information about the airport, check out their website here.

About the Facility: Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (CCHCF)
The Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (CCHCF) is based in Chinle, Arizona (Northeast Arizona near Canyon De Chelly National Monument). The CCHCF is a 60-bed hospital which serves as the health care hub for the region. The medical staff includes Family Physicians, Internists, Pediatricians, General Surgeons, OB/GYN's, Anesthesiologists, and a Psychiatrist. In addition to routine outpatient and inpatient primary care, services available to our patients include Adult Intensive Care, General Surgery (including laparoscopic surgery), routine and operative Obstetrics, and 24-Hour Emergency Room Services. Health care services are provided to approximately 37,000 active users. Strong Navajo cultural traditions exist within the community, offering an opportunity to learn the Navajo language, or to learn about traditional Navajo medicine. The service unit is located on the Colorado Plateau with excellent opportunities for photography, hiking, running, road biking, cross country skiing, and mountain biking. Canyon de Chelly National Monument is within 5 miles of the hospital and is a wonderful place for exploring and sightseeing, running and mountain biking.

Facility Address: Highway 191, Chinle, AZ 86503

Licensed Practical Nurse - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The Licensed Practical Nurse shall obtain patient history and patient family history.
• Perform quality control checks and operator maintenance for a variety of patient care equipment.
• Shall assist in identifying patient needs and implementing the plan of care.
• Document care given and patient response in the medical record.
• Prepare patient for physical examination.
• Communicate pertinent patient data to the appropriate provider.
• Possess knowledge of actions and usual dosages of most commonly used emergency drugs and their location.
• Recognize emergency situations and initiate appropriate resuscitative measures.
• Conduct prescribed nurse initiated, nurse practitioner, and physician orders and document in patient medical record.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse assists in patient/family education regarding prescribed medications/therapies/diagnostic procedures.
• Assess patient/family knowledge level, implement plan of instructions and record patient/family demonstrated level of understanding.
• Assure content and correctness of a prepared report and sign document to validate its content.
• Participate in monitoring quality of care according to processional standards and established procedures.
• Respond to telephone inquiries regarding ward services and/or follow-up ancillary reports.
• Assist with ward related administrative tasks.
• Administer oxygen, intravenous fluids and prescribed medications in accordance with the Client policy.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse demonstrates sensitivity to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce and in the community.

Licensed Practical Nurse - REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Completed a program in practical nursing of at least 9 months' duration combined with 1 year of nursing assistant experience; or successful completion of a 2-year degree in practical nursing, and have passed the NCLEX-PN exam.
• Licensure: Must possess a current, valid, unrestricted nursing license in a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.
• Certification: Valid American Heart Association certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Experience: 3 years of nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical nursing or patient care facility.