Nurse (ER)

The purpose of the Nurse (ER) position is to provide professional emergency room nursing care to patients in a general hospital and ambulatory care setting. There may not be immediate vacancies at all locations. This position requires licensure as a registered nurse and experience as stated in OPM regulations. Incumbent is required to work rotational shifts, night, days, weekends, and holidays. The incumbent reports directly to the ER Nurse Supervisor.

These positions will be located within the Great Plains Area / Indian Health Service. There MAY NOT be immediate vacancies at all locations. Interested applicants should check with the local Administrative Office concerning immediate employment needs. The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients within the Great Plains Area:

• Perform specialized, professional nursing duties in the case of critically ill, severely injured and/or traumatized emergency patients. Assess and triage.
• Administers medications utilized in the emergency room setting and observe patients for adverse and expected efforts and respond appropriately or notifies physician. Interpret data obtained from observation, examination and monitoring.
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment. Provide supervision and training to ambulance service and assist with certification requirements.