Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Ya'at'eeh (Welcome), Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB, Inc.) is accredited by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and is a not-for-profit corporation operating for the sole purpose of promoting the health of the Navajo people within its service area. Our primary focus is Primary Care in the out-patient and in-patient setting, serving 16-communities in the heart of the Navajo Nation. Tsehootsooi Medical Center (TMC) is a 245,000 square foot acute care hospital located in Fort Defiance, AZ. Nestled in a ponderosa environment on the Colorado Plateau. TMC services includes a 24/7 Emergency Department (ED), Out-patient services, 56 in-patient unit including Multi-Service Unit, Intensive Care Unit, OR/PACU, Obstetric Unit, and Adolescent Care Unit. Nahata'Dziil Health Center (NDHC) is located in Sanders, AZ is a multi-disciplinary ambulatory care clinic performing medical services on an outpatient basis. Services include Primary Care, Podiatry, Dental, Physical Therapy, Optometry and Diabetes Management. Ancillary services include Laboratory, Pharmacy, and Radiography services. Nihi Dine'e Ba Wellness Center (NDBWC) is located in Fort Defiance, AZ, adjacent to TMC hospital. NDBWC operates as a support for Primary Care in the capacity of Physical Therapy, Diabetes, and Healthy Living Outreach. Apply on our website . Applicants must pass an extensive background check as required by the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, as amended. Please send resume, transcript(s), license(s) and certificate(s) to cynthia.morris@fdihb.org .

DISCLAIMER

Must pass an extensive background check as required by the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, as amended. For full consideration, completion of an online application is mandatory, apply at www.fdihb.org . Upload resume, diploma/transcript, license, certificates containing relevant information about your education and work history required.

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE

FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.

MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

One (1) year direct work experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in an acute inpatient psychiatric nursing setting.

Education:

Associate of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.

License:

Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. State or Territory.

Certificate:

Valid American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain certification. Obtain valid Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification within ninety (90) days from date of hire and maintain certification •Please email resume, college degree and/or transcripts, license and certifications to vanessa.apachee@fdihb.org