Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

About The Community

Join a dedicated team serving approximately 80,000 active users across the expansive Navajo Nation, including parts of New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. Immerse yourself in a unique cultural experience while making a significant impact on the health and well-being of the Navajo community.

Facility Highlights

• Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) is the administrative and medical hub of the Shiprock Service Unit (SRSU), the largest geographical service unit within the Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS).
• NNMC boasts a 69-bed facility, a 5-bed Intensive Care Unit, and an Emergency Department designated as a Level IV trauma center, ensuring top-tier care for all patients, including those requiring trauma and pediatric emergency services.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provide urgent care services in the SuperTrack unit, seeing an average of 12-19 patients per day.
• Clinical Services: Perform minor surgeries, suturing, EKGs, lab work, X-rays, ultrasounds, and manage undisplaced fractures.
• Collaboration: Work alongside a team of physicians, nurses, and support staff to deliver comprehensive healthcare.

Work Schedule

• Shift Hours: 10-hour shifts starting at 7am, 8am, Noon, or 2pm (if 4 providers scheduled) or 8am, 10am, and 1pm (if 3 providers scheduled).
• Support: Each shift is supported by a nurse and a tech, with at least one physician present in the main ED at all times.

Qualifications

• Certifications: BLS, Board Certification, COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination 2023.
• Licenses: Valid DEA License.
• Experience: Proficiency in providing comprehensive urgent care services and managing diverse patient populations.
• EHR System: Resource & Patient Management System (RPMS)

Benefits

• Airports: Convenient access to Durango Airport (90-minute drive), Albuquerque International Airport (3.5-hour drive), and Flagstaff Regional Airport (4-hour drive).
• Scenic Surroundings: Enjoy the stunning landscapes and cultural richness of the Navajo Nation, with opportunities for outdoor adventures and community engagement.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Make a difference in a rural, underserved community while gaining invaluable experience in a high-volume, diverse medical center.
• Comprehensive Care: NNMC offers a full range of specialty services, including Behavioral Health, Dental, Pediatrics, Emergency, OBGYN, Dermatology, and more.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing the highest quality of care.

Apply Now

To apply, please send your CV, certifications, and required documents to . For more information, visit our website or contact .

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