APP Coverage Needed for Fast Track Urgent Care/ Emergency Medicine

Position Title: Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
Location: Shiprock, AZ
Start Date: June 2023

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)

Location 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:

Take the next step in your career and join our team at Northern Navajo Medical Center. To apply, please send your CV, certifications, and required documents to [Apply Here] For more information, visit our website [Apply Here] or contact [Click to See Phone] .

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