Med-Surg Inpatient Nurse
Company: Akicita Federal, LLC
Location: Parker
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Inpatient Med-Surg
Registered Nurse (RN) Schedule: 12-Hour Rotating Shifts
(Day/Night); 0700-1930 or 1900-0730 Clearance Required: Indian
Health Service Security Clearance (Background Check,
Fingerprinting) Position Overview: The Parker Indian Health Center,
part of the Colorado River Service Unit (CRSU), seeks a
compassionate, experienced, and skilled Inpatient Med-Surg
Registered Nurse (RN) to support a 17-bed Critical Access Hospital
offering 24/7 inpatient and emergency care services. The RN will
deliver comprehensive, culturally sensitive care to tribal members
and Native American communities in remote Arizona, California, and
Nevada locations. Key Responsibilities: -Perform comprehensive
nursing assessments and initiate the nursing process for admitted
patients. -Administer medications, oxygen therapy, blood products,
and perform various medical treatments as prescribed. -Operate and
manage medical equipment including suction machines, EKG monitors,
and ventilators. -Monitor vital signs, neurological status, and
patient responses to treatments. -Provide direct patient care and
assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). -Recognize and
respond to life-threatening emergencies and adverse drug reactions.
-Document patient care, observations, and outcomes using Electronic
Health Records (EHR). -Collaborate with physicians, other nurses,
and healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care. -Supervise
and delegate tasks to ancillary nursing staff. -Collect and handle
laboratory specimens (blood, urine, stool, etc.). -Comply with CMS,
Joint Commission, and CRSU standards in all documentation and
patient care. -Participate in required staff meetings, trainings,
and quality control checks (e.g., crash carts, blood glucose
monitoring). Qualifications: -Education: Associate Degree in
Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or diploma
from an accredited nursing program. -Licensure: Current, active,
and unrestricted RN license from any U.S. state or territory.
-Certifications Required: -BLS (Basic Life Support) -ACLS (Advanced
Cardiac Life Support) -Experience: Minimum of 2 years Med-Surg
experience within the last 24 months. -EHR Proficiency: Ability to
use and document in an Electronic Health Record system. Preferred
Skills: -Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to
work well with diverse populations. -Critical thinking and
problem-solving skills in acute care settings. -Culturally
competent care experience, especially with Native American
communities. -Ability to remain calm and professional in
high-stress environments. Additional Requirements: -Must pass
Indian Health Service credentialing and background clearance.
-Compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence
Prevention Act. -Completion of onboarding training modules (e.g.,
Relias competencies). -Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, and
assist with patient mobility and transport. -Must not use tobacco
products on HHS-controlled property per DHHS Tobacco-Free Policy.
About Parker Indian Health Center: Parker Indian Health Center is a
Joint Commission-accredited facility offering inpatient and
outpatient care to over 8,000 active patients, including 37,000
outpatient visits and 6,000 ED visits annually. The CRSU’s
multidisciplinary team also includes public health, dental,
behavioral, and environmental health services.
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