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The Community – Pinon, NM
Piñon is at the heart of the Navajo Reservation, where culture, spirit and history thrive. The Navajo Nation has a land base of 27,000 square miles, extending into the States of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. This area has a long history going back as far as pre-historic times and the subsequent arrival of Spanish and European settlers. This is the home to the Navajo people with its array of national monuments, tribal parks and historical sites, and Lake Powell with its 186 miles of 'Navajo land' shoreline.

Click on the link to learn more about Pinon 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: Pinon Health Center
Pinon Health Center (PHC) serves in rural areas. The Pinon Health Center is an outpatient clinic and is associated with the Chinle Service Unit - Indian Health Service in the Heart of the Navajo Reservation - Northern Arizona. Pinon Health Center provides medical care to approximately 11,000 patients - the majority of which are Navajo, and many still speak the language. The Outpatient Clinic has a wide range of health services that include Community Health Nutrition, Counseling Services, Dental, Family Medicine, Health Promotion, Laboratory, Midwifery, Native Medicine, OB/GYN, Optometry, Patient Advocacy, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Public Health Nursing, Radiology, Speech Therapy, Navajo Nation Emergency Medical Services and Navajo Nation Health Education.

Facility Address: Route 4, Pinon, AZ 86510

LPN Public Health Nurse - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The LPN PHN provides a comprehensive range of nursing care to patients in community, ambulatory, or outpatient settings.
• Deliver individualized, goal-oriented nursing care across the lifespan, from newborns to the elderly.
• Apply nursing procedures and clinical practices effectively to meet the physical, spiritual, and socio-cultural needs of Native American patients.
• Understand biological aspects of disease processes and illnesses to recognize complications and implement therapeutic interventions.
• Maintain knowledge of medications, including dosages, desired effects, side effects, and complications, focusing on immunizations and vaccines.
• The LPN PHN provides educates patients about childhood and adult immunizations and provide updated educational resources.
• Analyze results from medical procedures to inform appropriate nursing interventions.
• Perform clinical procedures, including intravenous access, phlebotomy, and point-of-care laboratory testing, as well as respond to emergency codes.
• Collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, providing guidance and support to team members.
• Engage harmoniously with patients and their families, fostering a supportive care environment.
• Adhere to facility policies, procedures, and standards set by JCAHO, OSHA, IHS, and other regulatory bodies.
• Participate in peer review processes and meet safety management reporting requirements as outlined by the Service Unit Safety Measure Policy.
• The LPN PHN provides health education to staff, patients, and community members, promoting health literacy and awareness.

LPN Public Health 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.