License Practical Nurse

About the role

At the Indian Health Service, License Practical Nurses bring compassion and expertise to communities where healthcare is most needed. Guided by our mission to improve the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people, you'll deliver care that heals and inspires.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Assess patients' health needs and develop care plans accordingly.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Document patient progress and communicate with healthcare providers.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a License Practical Nurse in at least one state.
• Completion of an accredited License Practical Nurse program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in healthcare settings preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Proficiency in medical terminology.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards.
• Basic computer skills for documentation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
• Paid time off for training and professional development.
• Flexible scheduling options.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40,000 - $50,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hours vary based on location and department needs, but typically include day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Accepting applications
Posted 06/03/26
Apply by 09/30/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 30, 2026

Location
Many vacancies in the following locations:

• Camp Verde, AZ
• Chinle, AZ
• Cibecue, AZ
• Inscription House, AZ
• Kayenta, AZ
• Maricopa, AZ
• McNary, AZ
• Parker, AZ
• Peach Springs, AZ
• Phoenix, AZ
• Pinon, AZ
• Polacca, AZ
• Red Mesa, AZ
• Sacaton, AZ
• Supai, AZ
• Tsaile, AZ
• Whiteriver, AZ
• Davis, CA
• Havasu Lake, CA
• Hemet, CA
• Riverside, CA
• Winterhaven, CA
• Fort Hall, ID
• Lawrence, KS
• Mashpee, MA
• Cass Lake, MN
• Naytahwaush, MN
• Ogemaw, MN
• Ponemah, MN
• Ponsford, MN
• Red Lake, MN
• Browning, MT
• Cherokee, NC
• Belcourt, ND
• Cannon Ball, ND
• Fort Yates, ND
• Winnebago, NE
• Acoma, NM
• Albuquerque, NM
• Bernalillo, NM
• Bloomfield, NM
• Cochiti Pueblo, NM
• Crownpoint, NM
• Cuba, NM
• Dulce, NM
• Espanola, NM
• Mescalero, NM
• San Felipe Pueblo, NM
• San Fidel, NM
• Sanostee, NM
• Santa Ana Pueblo, NM
• Santa Fe, NM
• Shiprock, NM
• Taos, NM
• Thoreau, NM
• Toadlena, NM
• Zia Indian Reservation, NM
• Zuni, NM
• Elko, NV
• Moapa, NV
• Wadsworth, NV
• Lockport, NY
• Manlius, NY
• Anadarko, OK
• Carnegie, OK
• Clinchfield, OK
• El Reno, OK
• Lawton, OK
• Pawnee, OK
• Watonga, OK
• Wewoka, OK
• Salem, OR
• Warm Springs, OR