Nurse (Outpatient)

About the role

Nurses at the Indian Health Service (IHS) play a vital role in delivering compassionate care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Guided by the IHS mission to improve the health of these populations, nurses provide essential medical services where they are most needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality healthcare services to patients in underserved areas.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
• Conduct health screenings and preventive care services.
• Document patient care activities accurately and maintain medical records.

Requirements

• A current license to practice nursing in the state where you plan to work.
• Experience in providing care to diverse populations.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for making a difference in the health of American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Completion of an approved nursing program.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
• Pension plan options.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

The pay scale for nurses at the Indian Health Service is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Nurses may work shifts that include evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on the needs of the community.

Location

Many vacancies are available in various locations across the United States, including:

• Camp Verde, AZ
• Chinle, AZ
• Cibecue, AZ
• Inspection 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
• Towaoc, CO
• Fort Hall, ID
• Lawrence, KS
• Mashpee, MA
• Cass Lake, MN
• Naytahwaush, MN
• Ogema, MN
• Ponemah, MN
• Ponsford, MN
• Red Lake, MN
• Browning, MT
• Harlem, MT
• Hays, MT
• Lame Deer, MT
• Lodge Grass, MT
• Poplar, MT
• Pryor, MT
• Wolf Point, 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
• Gallup, 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
• Tohatchi, NM
• Zia Indian Reservation, NM
• Zuni, NM
• Elko, NV
• Moapa, NV
• Wadsworth, NV
• Lockport, NY
• Manlius, NY

Posted this month

Apply by 09/30/26

Due by

11:59 p.m. ET on September 30, 2026