Outpatient Nurse

Location

• Hopi
• Health
• Care
• Center,
• Polacca,
• Arizona
• Department:
• Outpatient
• Department /
• Ambulatory
• Care
• Position
• Type:
• Contract
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, generally 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; schedule may vary based on facility needs

Position Summary

Akicita Federal is seeking a qualified Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) to provide professional nursing services in an ambulatory care setting at the Hopi Health Care Center in Polacca, Arizona. The RN will support outpatient clinic operations by providing direct patient care, administering medications and treatments, carrying out provider orders, supporting IV therapy and infusion-related care, documenting services in the electronic health record, and coordinating with the healthcare team to ensure safe, timely, and effective patient care.

This position requires strong clinical judgment, professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare personnel in a fast-paced outpatient environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Outpatient RN will be responsible for

• Receive, initiate, and carry out medical orders placed by providers.
• Administer medications, oxygen, IV therapy, and other prescribed treatments.
• Perform IV starts and support infusion-related care, including accessing PICC lines and/or ports.
• Measure and assess vital signs, height, weight, neurological status, medication effects, visual acuity, and hearing.
• Observe, evaluate, and document patient condition, care provided, and changes in clinical status.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and other healthcare staff to coordinate patient care.
• Support adult and pediatric immunization administration in accordance with accepted schedules and practices.
• Perform quality control checks, including lab checks and capillary blood glucose monitoring.
• Collect or assist with collection of specimens, including blood, urine, stool, and other samples.