Job Description

Akicita Federal is hiring a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality ambulatory care nursing services for the Indian Health Service's Crownpoint Service Unit, serving over 20,000 patients across a 4,200-square-mile region of the Navajo Nation in Crownpoint, NM. This role places you at the heart of a mission-driven team providing primary and outpatient care to Native communities across three clinic sites - Crownpoint Healthcare Facility, Thoreau Health Center, and Pueblo Pintado Health Center. You will bring skilled, culturally aware nursing care to patients who depend on these facilities as their primary access to healthcare. Provide direct ambulatory and outpatient nursing care to a diverse patient population, including triage, assessment, treatment, and patient education Perform clinical evaluations and nursing interventions in accordance with established standards of practice, facility protocols, and applicable state and federal regulations Document patient encounters, nursing assessments, and care outcomes accurately and in a timely manner using facility health information systems Coordinate with interdisciplinary care teams - including physicians, specialists, and support staff - to ensure continuity and quality of patient care Apply culturally sensitive practices that reflect respect for American Indian and Alaska Native traditions, values, and healthcare perspectives Adhere to infection control procedures, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and all patient safety standards Participate in orientation activities and remain current with facility policies, Joint Commission standards, CMS requirements, and AAAHC guidelines $166,400 - $166,400 a year Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (state licensure verified through Nursys or applicable state board) Compliance with the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics and applicable State Nurse Practice Act Ability to provide ambulatory/outpatient nursing services across varied clinic settings, including satellite locations Willingness to perform services at any of the three Crownpoint Service Unit sites (Crownpoint, Thoreau, or Pueblo Pintado, NM) as operationally required Familiarity with HIPAA, the Privacy Act of 1974, and federal healthcare compliance requirements Availability to work standard clinic hours (Monday-Friday, approximately 7:30 AM-4:00 PM or 8:00 AM-4:30 PM) in accordance with facility scheduling needs What sets candidates apart: Prior experience providing nursing care in an Indian Health Service, tribal health, or Federally Qualified Health Center setting Familiarity with Navajo culture, history, or language, and demonstrated ability to deliver culturally aware patient care Experience in ambulatory, outpatient, or community health nursing environments Working knowledge of Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, or AAAHC accreditation standards in a clinical setting Experience practicing in rural or frontier healthcare environments with limited specialist support Equal Opportunity EmployerAkicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable. Akicita Federal, LLC Akicita Cyber LLC dba Akicita Federal - Tribal 8aBuilding a better future together Akicita Federal provides comprehensive national and homeland security services, including intelligence analysis, border security, and emergency management, to safeguard citizens and protect the nation. Business Consulting and Services Professional Services Company size 51-200 employees Company type Privately held Founded 2022 Total funding 0 Momentum Team growth 50% in 12 mo 6 employees on LinkedIn Capital #J-18808-Ljbffr

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