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 IHS
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

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.