Pediatric Care Unit - Registered Nurses

Akicita Federal is hiring Registered Nurses to deliver specialized pediatric care for the Indian Health Service's Pediatric Care Unit in Chinle, AZ. You will be part of a seven-nurse team providing essential inpatient nursing services to pediatric patients in a Native American community setting. This is meaningful, hands-on clinical work where your expertise directly improves health outcomes for underserved populations.

- Provide direct bedside nursing care to pediatric inpatients, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and responding to changes in patient condition.

- Assess and triage pediatric patients, identifying acute or emergent needs and escalating care appropriately.

- Coordinate with interdisciplinary care teams—including physicians, specialists, and support staff—to develop and execute individualized patient care plans.

- Perform pediatric-specific procedures and interventions in accordance with evidence-based clinical standards and facility protocols.

- Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record.

- Respond to pediatric emergencies using advanced life support techniques, including BLS and PALS protocols.

- Educate patients and families on care plans, discharge instructions, and health promotion strategies appropriate to pediatric populations.

What sets candidates apart:

- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification.

- Trauma Nurse Critical Care (TNCC) certification.

- Specialty nursing certification (e.g., CNOR, fetal monitoring, or pediatric-focused credential).

- Prior experience working in an Indian Health Service facility or providing care to Native American communities.

About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.

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.