Lead Clinical Nurse (Ambulatory Care)

Tohono O'odham Nation - Tucson, AZ

Job Title: Lead Clinical Nurse (Ambulatory Care)

Position: Clinical Nurse responsible for providing nursing care and supervising staff

Job Type: Full Time

Pay:

Shift:

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Tucson

State: AZ

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Provides nursing care and treatment to clients/patients according to policies and procedures.
Assists the supervisor with day-to-day functions of the Ambulatory Care Unit.
Evaluates the nursing needs of patients and develops nursing care plans.
Schedules daily nursing assignments and modifies them as needed.
Delegates duties to appropriate personnel while working under the direction of the Supervisory Nurse Specialist.
Guides three or more employees and provides direction to ancillary departments and other healthcare providers.
Communicates the organization's strategic plan and integrates it into the team's strategies and goals.
Assists in formulating nursing schedules and coaches the team on problem-solving methods.
Leads the team in identifying, distributing, and balancing workload among employees.
Trains team members in team building and administrative training necessary for tasks.
Monitors and reports on the status of work, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
Prepares reports and maintains records of work accomplishments and progress.
Represents the team in discussions with the supervisor regarding resources and issues affecting work.
Approves emergency leave for medical appointments and resolves informal employee complaints.
Accountable for monitoring all aspects of patient care and documenting nursing interventions.
Serves as a clinical nurse providing specialized nursing duties to patients.
Assesses patient conditions and collaborates with physicians to determine care needs.
Participates in developing, updating, and evaluating standards of care and quality improvement monitoring.
Coordinates support for patients and families in social, emotional, and physical aspects.
Maintains proficiency through continuing education and mandatory training.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Knowledge of Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions
Knowledge of federal, state, and tribal regulations
Ability to document clinical data accurately
Expertise in nursing practice related to emergencies and pharmacology
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Compassionate communication skills

Preferred Skills

Fluency in Tohono O'odham language and English
Experience in statistical and research methods

Requirements

Experience: Two years of nursing experience working in an ambulatory care setting

Education: Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the state-accrediting agency

License & Certification:

Active, current, and unrestricted license as a professional nurse
CPR and AED certification
Tuberculosis screening or negative chest x-ray
Proof of hepatitis B immunity

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Must undergo a criminal background check and National FBI fingerprint check.
Valid driver's license may be required; must maintain insurance requirements.
Demonstrated fluency in Tohono O'odham language and English may be required based on departmental needs.