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Med-Surg Inpatient NurseAkicita Federal, LLC • Parker, Arizona, United States, 85344
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Med-Surg Inpatient Nurse

Med-Surg Inpatient Nurse

Akicita Federal, LLC • Parker, Arizona, United States, 85344
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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)

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 CRSUs multidisciplinary team also includes public health, dental, behavioral, and environmental health services.

    $2,900 - $3,000 a week

    Compensation details : 2900-3000

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