Med-Surg Inpatient Nurse

Job Title: Inpatient Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN)

Schedule: 12-Hour Rotating Shifts (Day/Night); 0700-1930 or 1900-0730

Clearance Required: Indian Health Service Security Clearance (Background Check, Fingerprinting)

The Parker Indian Health Center, part of the Colorado River Service Unit (CRSU), seeks a compassionate, experienced, and skilled Inpatient Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) to support a 17-bed Critical Access Hospital offering 24/7 inpatient and emergency care services. The RN will deliver comprehensive, culturally sensitive care to tribal members and Native American communities in remote Arizona, California, and Nevada locations.

• Administer medications, oxygen therapy, blood products, and perform various medical treatments as prescribed.
  
• Operate and manage medical equipment including suction machines, EKG monitors, and ventilators.
  
• Monitor vital signs, neurological status, and patient responses to treatments.
  
• Provide direct patient care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).
  
• Recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies and adverse drug reactions.
  
• Document patient care, observations, and outcomes using Electronic Health Records (EHR).
  
• Collaborate with physicians, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
  
• Supervise and delegate tasks to ancillary nursing staff.
  
• Collect and handle laboratory specimens (blood, urine, stool, etc.).
  
• Comply with CMS, Joint Commission, and CRSU standards in all documentation and patient care.
  
• Participate in required staff meetings, trainings, and quality control checks (e.g., crash carts, blood glucose monitoring).
  

• Licensure: Current, active, and unrestricted RN license from any U.S. state or territory.
  
• Certifications Required:
  
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
  
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years Med-Surg experience within the last 24 months.
  
• EHR Proficiency: Ability to use and document in an Electronic Health Record system.
  

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills in acute care settings.
  
• Culturally competent care experience, especially with Native American communities.
  
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress environments.
  

• Compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
  
• Completion of onboarding training modules (e.g., Relias competencies).
  
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist with patient mobility and transport.
  
• Must not use tobacco products on HHS-controlled property per DHHS Tobacco-Free Policy.
  

Parker Indian Health Center is a Joint Commission-accredited facility offering inpatient and outpatient care to over 8,000 active patients, including 37,000 outpatient visits and 6,000+ ED visits annually. The CRSU’s multidisciplinary team also includes public health, dental, behavioral, and environmental health services.