Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN)The Registered Nurse (RN) provides non-personal nursing support services at the Yakama Indian Health Center (YIHC), assisting federal medical staff in delivering safe, culturally competent, and comprehensive primary and urgent care to American Indian and Alaska Native patients.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Provide direct patient care, assessment, and triage for adult and pediatric patients in walk-in and scheduled appointments.Administer oral and parental medications, immunizations, and wound care as ordered by licensed providers.Assist with clinical procedures, point-of-care testing, and patient education.Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.Document all clinical activities accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) within 48 hours of service.Address patient concerns over the phone, review clinic schedules, and manage appointments.Skills and Qualifications:Proficiency in written and spoken English.Ability to ensure strict compliance with HIPAA, infection control, and IHS standards of care.Education & Experience:Education: Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accreditation agency at the time of completion.Experience: At least two (2) years of recent clinical experience in direct patient care within a healthcare (e.g., hospital) or ambulatory setting.Supervisory Responsibility:There are no supervisory requirements for this position.Work Environment:Services are primarily performed on-site at the Yakama Indian Health Center in Toppenish, WA.Physical Demands:Standard clinical ambulatory care demands, including providing direct care for adult and pediatric patients in a clinic setting.Role and Location Specific Functions:Supports the YIHC Nursing Department in primary and urgent care delivery.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:Up to 40 hours per week; regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays.Travel Requirements:Primarily on-site at YIHC; community outreach travel may be required.Clearance/License Requirements:Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in a U.S. jurisdiction.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Favorable background investigation and fingerprinting; must meet HSPD-12 requirements for federal facility access.Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Our Values:Native American Owned & Proud | Accountable | Team Focused | Innovative | Visionary | ExcellenceAAP/EEO Statement:Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.Note: This position is being posted in anticipation of award of a federal contract. Employment is contingent upon Flatwater Group being awarded the contract and meeting all requirements set forth by the contracting agency. Candidates are encouraged to apply and may be contacted for further evaluation as part of the proposal process.