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 care where it is most needed.
Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate and effective healthcare services
- Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Provide education and support to patients and their families
- Contribute to research and quality improvement initiatives
Requirements
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required. Additional requirements may include:
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
- Knowledge of American Indian and Alaska Native culture and traditions
Qualifications
To be considered for this position, candidates must:
- Have a strong commitment to public service
- Be willing to relocate to an IHS facility
- Meet eligibility criteria for a recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus
Skills
Desired skills include:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Benefits
Candidates will receive:
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage
- Vacation, sick leave, and personal days
- Paid time off for professional development and training
Pay
The pay scale for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Schedule
The schedule for this position is flexible and tailored to meet 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