Inpatient - Medical/Surgical- Registered Nurse

Akicita Federal, LLC • Chinle, AZ

1d • $166,400 - $176,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Akicita Federal is hiring Medical-Surgical Registered Nurses to deliver direct inpatient care to adult patients served by the Indian Health Service in Chinle, Arizona. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in an underserved community while working within a dedicated Adult Care Unit team in the heart of the Navajo Nation.

Requirements

• Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for practice (compact or Arizona licensure accepted).
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification — must be maintained throughout employment.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification — must be maintained throughout employment.
• Any unit-specific certifications required by the Adult Care Unit at time of placement.
• Demonstrated experience in a medical-surgical or adult inpatient care setting sufficient to practice independently without direct supervision.
• Copy of nursing degree and official transcript available for submission upon request.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience providing nursing care in a federal, tribal, or Indian Health Service healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with the health priorities and cultural context of Native American and/or rural patient populations.
• Additional unit-specific certifications beyond BLS and ACLS relevant to adult medical-surgical care.
• Experience working in critical-access or resource-limited hospital environments where clinical adaptability is essential.
• Demonstrated track record of long-term placement stability, reducing gaps in care continuity for the patient population served.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessment, planning, and direct bedside care to adult inpatient populations in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions in accordance with established clinical protocols and provider orders.
• Monitor and document patient status, vital signs, and clinical progress, escalating concerns to the care team promptly and accurately.
• Coordinate care transitions, discharge planning, and patient education to support safe, continuous care throughout the patient's stay.
• Respond to cardiac and medical emergencies using ACLS and BLS protocols, functioning as a reliable member of the rapid-response team.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members—including physicians, specialists, and support staff—to develop and execute individualized patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with facility and regulatory standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree