Nurse (Outpatient)

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in diverse settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Administer medications, perform diagnostic tests, and provide treatments as necessary.
• Document patient progress and communicate effectively with other healthcare providers.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare policies and regulations.

Requirements

• A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where you intend to work.
• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Pass a background check.
• Be willing to relocate to one of the designated locations.

Skills

• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in computer systems and software relevant to nursing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
• Paid holidays.
• Retirement plan options.

Pay

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

Schedule

Nurses may work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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
• 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