Pediatric In-Patient Nurse

This position is based at the Gallup Indian Medical Center’s Inpatient Pediatric Unit, where the nurse delivers comprehensive care to pediatric and adult patients with acute, chronic, pre-operative, and post-operative conditions. The role involves assessing patient needs, administering treatments, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and ensuring culturally sensitive, patient-centered interventions. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic healthcare environment, requiring critical thinking, clinical expertise, and strong communication skills. The position also involves on-call duties, rotating shifts, and potential weekend/holiday work to meet patient care demands.

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify health problems and develop individualized care plans based on clinical needs and provider orders.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and treatments following established protocols and physician directives.
• Monitor patient status and implement emergency interventions, including life-saving procedures, when necessary.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and social workers to coordinate patient care and contribute to interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Provide patient education, counseling, and health instruction tailored to individual needs and cultural backgrounds.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and ensure documentation accuracy and completeness in electronic health records.
• Work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and on-call hours, to meet patient care demands.