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 patient care plans.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and their families.
• Contribute to research and educational initiatives aimed at improving healthcare outcomes for Indigenous populations.

Requirements

• A current license to practice nursing in the state of employment.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Completion of an approved nursing program.

Skills

• Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHRs).

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 and qualifications.

Schedule

Nurses may work a variety of shifts, including day, evening, and night shifts, as well as 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
• 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