RN Inpatient - IHS Contract Position

Vision Quest Solutions Inc•Pine Ridge, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse with Vision Quest Solutions, you will play a critical role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care within the Acute Care Medical-Surgical Inpatient Unit serving tribal communities through the Indian Health Service. This government contract position supports inpatient and emergency staffing needs while providing the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through high-quality nursing care in a culturally respectful environment. If you are an experienced RN who values teamwork, service, adaptability, and purpose-driven work, this role offers the opportunity to provide essential care where it is needed most.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license from any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia
Minimum two (2) years of recent Medical-Surgical inpatient and Acute Care nursing experience required
Current American Heart Association certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity when working within tribal communities
Must maintain active licensure and certifications throughout the contract period with no lapses
Must successfully pass federal background investigation requirements and obtain all required credentials
Contract staff must comply with all employee health and immunization requirements prior to starting, including but not limited to: MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Annual TB screening, Hepatitis A & B, Annual Influenza vaccination, COVID-19 vaccination series

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic health records and nursing documentation systems preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with acute and chronic medical conditions in an inpatient acute care setting
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans utilizing the nursing process
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and reassessments independently based on changes in patient condition
Administer medications and treatments through all approved routes including PO, IM, IV, subcutaneous, transdermal, nebulized, rectal, and other prescribed methods
Monitor and manage cardiac telemetry, oxygen therapy, respiratory treatments, and emergency interventions
Assist patients with activities of daily living, ambulation, wound care, specimen collection, venipuncture, urinary catheter care, NG/OG tube care, and other nursing procedures
Respond appropriately during cardiac arrests, emergency situations, anaphylaxis, and resuscitative events
Operate and maintain medical equipment including IV pumps, telemetry monitors, glucometers, defibrillators, EKG machines, patient lifts, and other inpatient nursing equipment
Document nursing assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care coordination accurately within IHS electronic health records and RPMS systems
Collaborate with providers, multidisciplinary teams, and outside healthcare agencies to coordinate patient care and referrals
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, discharge planning, disease processes, and health maintenance
Follow all infection control, safety, quality assurance, and regulatory standards
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with CMS, TJC, IHS, and facility documentation requirements
Participate in staff meetings, professional activities, and required trainings
Promote a safe, respectful, and culturally sensitive care environment for Native American patients and communities