Outpatient Registered Nurse - Night Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN)

Schedule: 8-10 Hour Day Shifts (Typically 0800–1700 or 0700–1800); Monday–Friday

Clearance Required: Indian Health Service Security Clearance (Background Check, Fingerprinting)

Position Overview:

The Parker Indian Health Center, a part of the Colorado River Service Unit (CRSU), is seeking experienced Outpatient Registered Nurses (RNs) to deliver compassionate, high-quality nursing care in a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic setting. The facility serves a diverse Native American population, providing general medical, pediatric, prenatal, and specialty care.

Key Responsibilities:

-Conduct patient assessments and initiate nursing care plans using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation).

-Perform nursing duties including medication administration, wound care, patient triage, and routine procedures.

-Educate patients and families on health management, treatment plans, and preventative care.

-Provide age-appropriate care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

-Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.

-Document care thoroughly and accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

-Monitor patient responses to treatment and adjust care plans as needed.

-Collect and process lab specimens, assist with procedures, and maintain infection control protocols.

-Support public health initiatives, wellness clinics, and outreach efforts when assigned.

-Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards and CMS guidelines in all aspects of care delivery.

-Provide culturally sensitive care in alignment with Native American traditions and community needs.

Qualifications:

-Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or diploma from an accredited nursing program.

-Licensure: Current, active, and unrestricted RN license from any U.S. state or territory.

-Certifications Required:

-BLS (Basic Life Support)

-Experience: Minimum of 2 years of RN experience within the last 24 months; outpatient or clinic setting preferred.

Preferred Skills:

-Excellent patient communication and teaching abilities.

-Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

-Familiarity with chronic disease management and preventative health care.

-Knowledge and respect for Native American culture and practices.

-Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.

Additional Requirements:

-Must pass Indian Health Service credentialing and background clearance.

-Completion of all onboarding and compliance modules (e.g., Relias training, HIPAA, ISSA).

-Must comply with HHS Tobacco-Free Policy and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.

-Must maintain professional appearance and demeanor at all times.

About Parker Indian Health Center:

The Parker Indian Health Center provides primary and specialty care to over 8,000 active patients annually, totaling more than 37,000 outpatient visits. As part of the CRSU, this facility serves tribal communities across Arizona, Nevada, and California. The facility is Joint Commission-accredited and staffed by a committed team dedicated to improving Native American health outcomes through compassionate, culturally informed care.