Outpatient Nurse

Akicita Cyber; Polacca (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Akicita Federal seeks an Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) to provide professional nursing services in an ambulatory care setting at Hopi Health Care Center, Polacca, AZ. The RN will support clinic operations, administer medications and treatments, carry out provider orders, and coordinate with the healthcare team to ensure safe, timely care.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, providers, and staff in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Active, current, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or D.C.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
• Minimum 1 year of ambulatory/outpatient setting experience.
• Minimum 1 year of IV infusions experience.
• Minimum 1 year of IV starts, PICC lines, and/or ports experience.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (diploma/ASN/BSN or higher).
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Ability to complete security/credentialing/background checks before starting.
• Valid state driver’s license or government-issued ID.

Responsibilities

• Receive and execute medical orders from providers.
• Administer medications, oxygen, IV therapy, and other prescribed treatments.
• Perform IV starts and support infusion-related care including PICC/port access.
• Monitor vital signs, neurological status, and medication effects.
• Document services in the electronic health record and maintain timely chart notes.
• Collaborate with providers and nursing staff to coordinate patient care.
• Support immunization administration per schedules and practices.
• Identify and respond to life-threatening emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Screen calls related to patient care and ensure appropriate documentation.

Skills

Ambulatory care experience

IV therapy

IV starts

Vital signs monitoring

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Communication with providers

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/Associate/Bachelor or higher)

Tools

IV infusion administration

PICC line/Port access

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

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

• 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.
• Recognize life‑threatening emergencies and initiate resuscitation measures or other emergency procedures as appropriate.
• Identify adverse reactions to medications, treatments, and procedures and initiate appropriate interventions in collaboration with the medical provider.
• Answer and screen telephone calls related to patient care.
• Use the electronic health record for timely and accurate chart documentation.
• Complete chart notes on the day services are rendered, preferably immediately following patient encounters.
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, clinical standards, and applicable healthcare requirements.
• Participate in required training, meetings, competencies, and unit‑specific orientation as assigned.
• Maintain professional conduct, personal hygiene, grooming, and attire consistent with healthcare facility expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an ambulatory care or outpatient setting.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with IV infusions.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with IV starts, PICC lines, and/or ports.
• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program, including diploma, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, or higher‑level nursing degree.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Ability to complete required security, credentialing, background, fingerprinting, and exclusion screening requirements prior to starting work.
• Valid state driver’s license or government‑issued identification card.

Work Schedule

Outpatient services are generally provided Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Schedules may change based on clinic operations, patient care needs, staffing shortages, leave coverage, or additional facility requirements. Shifts may be adjusted to meet peak patient care activity and operational needs.