Nurse (Clinical Accountability and Metrics)

This position is located in the Kayenta Service Unit, Nursing Services, Emergency Department in Kayenta, Arizona, within the Indian Health Service. The primary purpose is to provide emergency department case management and clinical coordination through comprehensive patient assessments, care coordination, and follow-up evaluations. The role supports continuity of care, improves patient flow, and ensures safe and effective healthcare delivery for diverse patient populations. Successful candidates will collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and community stakeholders to maintain high standards of clinical quality.

• Coordinate emergency department patient care by managing specialty referrals, discharge planning, follow-up appointments, and transportation logistics.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, triage, emergency interventions, medication administration, and patient monitoring across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records, diagnostic results, and timely documentation of patient care information.
• Collaborate with physicians, multidisciplinary healthcare teams, community agencies, and insurance representatives to optimize resource utilization and clinical workflows.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives, maintain disease registries, and deliver patient and family education in compliance with safety standards.