Polacca, AZ / IHS / Registered Nurse (RN) – Outpatient

Job Title : Registered Nurse (RN) – Outpatient

Specialty : Ambulatory Care / Outpatient Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Site : Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC)

Location : Hwy 264, MP 388 Polacca, Arizona 86042

Duration : 1 year contract with the possibility of 4 years extension

Shift Schedule

Routine Hours : Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM (8-hour shifts)

Workweek : Sunday 12 : 00 AM – Saturday 11 : 59 PM

License / Certifications

Active and unrestricted RN license in a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or U.S. Territory.

Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Required

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Required

Education

Graduate or higher-level degree (Bachelor’s, Associate’s, or Diploma) from an accredited professional nursing program

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Minimum 1 year of experience in Ambulatory Care.

Minimum 1 year of experience in IV infusions, IV starts, and accessing PICC lines and / or ports.

Responsibilities

The RN shall provide non-personal, professional outpatient nursing services within the limits of their licensure and HHCC policies, including but not limited to :

Clinical Duties

Receive, interpret, and carry out provider orders; administer medications, oxygen, and treatments.

Manage therapeutic devices such as feeding / suction tubes, drainage systems, respiratory machines, etc.

Assess vital signs, neurological status, weight, height, and other clinical indicators.

Observe, document, and report changes in patient conditions.

Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals for coordinated care.

Perform specimen collection (blood, urine, stool) and quality control procedures (e.g., capillary glucose checks).

Recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies; initiate resuscitation and emergency measures.

Conduct patient education and health promotion activities.

Follow CMS and TJC documentation standards, complete chart notes on the day of service.