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 vital role in delivering essential healthcare services.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in various settings, including clinics, hospitals, and community health centers.
• Assess patient needs, develop and implement treatment plans, and monitor progress towards goals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.
• Conduct health education sessions and promote preventive health practices within the community.
• Document patient care activities accurately and maintain medical records.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure in the state(s) where you plan to work.
• Passing scores on the NCLEX-RN exam.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Adaptability to diverse cultural and linguistic environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling options.

Pay

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

Schedule

Schedules vary based on the specific location and department, but typically include a mix of day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Location

Many vacancies are available 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
• 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