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

• Provide comprehensive patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans.
• Conduct health assessments and monitor patients' progress.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Document patient care activities accurately and timely.
• Participate in ongoing education and training to enhance professional skills.

Requirements

• A current license to practice nursing in the state where the position is located.
• Completion of an approved nursing program.
• Experience in providing care to American Indian and Alaska Native populations preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Passion for making a difference in underserved communities.

Skills

• Proficiency in electronic health record systems.
• Knowledge of cultural competency and sensitivity.
• Ability to adapt to remote or field-based work environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
• Paid holidays and retirement benefits.
• Flexible scheduling options.

Pay

The pay range for this position is determined by the federal government and can vary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position may vary depending on the location and department needs, but typically includes standard business hours.

Location

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

• 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
• Towaoc, CO
• Fort Hall, ID
• Lawrence, KS
• Mashpee, MA
• Cass Lake, MN
• Naytahwaush, MN
• Ogemaw, 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