Outpatient Registered Nurse
Heart of Hopi Country - Northeastern Arizona
The Community - Polacca, AZ
Polacca sits at the base of First Mesa on the Hopi Reservation in northeastern Arizona, surrounded by the dramatic mesas, buttes, and high-desert landscapes of the Colorado Plateau. The Hopi people have inhabited this land for more than a thousand years, making it one of the oldest continuously occupied communities in North America. The region offers unparalleled cultural richness, including traditional villages, world-renowned Hopi pottery and kachina carving, and a deeply rooted connection to the land. Outdoor enthusiasts will find exceptional hiking, photography, and stargazing opportunities in the vast open spaces of the high desert. Flagstaff (approximately 2.5 hours) provides additional dining, shopping, and university-town amenities, while the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is about 3 hours away.
Airport Information: The nearest commercial airport is Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG), approximately 150 miles southwest. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), approximately 270 miles south, provides extensive domestic and international service.
About the Facility - Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC)
Hopi Health Care Center is a Joint Commission-accredited Critical Access Hospital and the only healthcare facility on the Hopi Reservation, serving approximately 18,000 people. HHCC provides 24/7 Emergency Department services, a four-bed short-stay inpatient unit, and business-day ambulatory services including medical, dental, physical therapy, optometry, and public health. Working at HHCC provides a unique opportunity to serve a historically underserved community while gaining valuable experience in rural nursing and Indian Health Service operations.
Facility Address: P.O. Box 4000, Highway 264, Mile Marker 388, Polacca, AZ 86042
Outpatient RN - RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide direct nursing care in the HHCC outpatient/ambulatory clinic setting.
- Perform patient assessments, triage, care coordination, medication administration, and patient education.
- Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatment plans.
- Coordinate referrals, follow-up appointments, and care transitions.
- Administer immunizations, manage chronic disease follow-up, and support public health programs.
- Document all clinical encounters in the EHR per facility policies.
Outpatient RN - REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
- Current, active, full, and unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or territory.
- Minimum 1-2 years of outpatient, ambulatory, or clinic nursing experience preferred.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Rural/remote, Critical Access Hospital, or IHS/Tribal healthcare experience preferred.
Schedule
Business-day schedule (Monday-Friday), standard clinic hours. Approximately 40 hours per week.
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