Med-Surg Inpatient Nurse

Job Title: Inpatient Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Schedule: 12-Hour Rotating Shifts (Day/Night); 0700-1930 or 1900-0730 Clearance Required: Indian Health Service Security Clearance (Background Check, Fingerprinting) $2,900 - $3,000 a week Position Overview: The Parker Indian Health Center, part of the Colorado River Service Unit (CRSU), seeks a compassionate, experienced, and skilled Inpatient Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) to support a 17-bed Critical Access Hospital offering 24/7 inpatient and emergency care services. The RN will deliver comprehensive, culturally sensitive care to tribal members and Native American communities in remote Arizona, California, and Nevada locations. Key Responsibilities: -Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and initiate the nursing process for admitted patients. -Administer medications, oxygen therapy, blood products, and perform various medical treatments as prescribed. -Operate and manage medical equipment including suction machines, EKG monitors, and ventilators. -Monitor vital signs, neurological status, and patient responses to treatments. -Provide direct patient care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). -Recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies and adverse drug reactions. -Document patient care, observations, and outcomes using Electronic Health Records (EHR). -Collaborate with physicians, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care. -Supervise and delegate tasks to ancillary nursing staff. -Collect and handle laboratory specimens (blood, urine, stool, etc.). -Comply with CMS, Joint Commission, and CRSU standards in all documentation and patient care. -Participate in required staff meetings, trainings, and quality control checks (e.g., crash carts, blood glucose monitoring). 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) -ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) -Experience: Minimum of 2 years Med-Surg experience within the last 24 months. -EHR Proficiency: Ability to use and document in an Electronic Health Record system. Preferred Skills: -Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work well with diverse populations. -Critical thinking and problem-solving skills in acute care settings. -Culturally competent care experience, especially with Native American communities. -Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress environments. Additional Requirements: -Must pass Indian Health Service credentialing and background clearance. -Compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act. -Completion of onboarding training modules (e.g., Relias competencies). -Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist with patient mobility and transport. -Must not use tobacco products on HHS-controlled property per DHHS Tobacco-Free Policy. About Parker Indian Health Center: Parker Indian Health Center is a Joint Commission-accredited facility offering inpatient and outpatient care to over 8,000 active patients, including 37,000 outpatient visits and 6,000+ ED visits annually. The CRSU’s multidisciplinary team also includes public health, dental, behavioral, and environmental health services. #J-18808-Ljbffr Akicita Federal, LLC