RN/Registered Nurse - Inpatient with On-Call Coverage in Eagle Butte, SD

Job Title: RN Inpatient (with On-Call Coverage) Specialty: Inpatient Nursing (Critical Access Hospital) must be capable of occasional coverage in Outpatient and Emergency Departments Site: Cheyenne River Health Center Location: 24276 166th Street, Eagle Butte, SD 57625 Duration: 1-year base contract with the possibility of up to two additional 1-year extensions Shift Schedule: Regular Inpatient Shifts (12-hour rotating shifts): • 7:00 AM 7:30 PM • 7:00 PM 7:30 AM • 11:30 AM 12:00 AM On-Call Schedule • MondayFriday: 4:00 PM 7:00 AM • SaturdaySunday & Holidays: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM • Must report within 45 minutes when called How Many Shifts Needed Per Month: Based on operational needs; estimated 22,880 regular hours/year and 5,616 on-call hours/year for the inpatient department (government does not guarantee minimum hours) Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 to 8 weeks License • Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in any U.S. State or Territory Certifications • American Heart Association BLS Required • American Heart Association ACLS Required • American Heart Association PALS Required Experience Needed • Minimum 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse • Experience caring for all age groups (newborn through geriatric) Special Skills Needed • Ability to function independently after orientation • Proficiency in inpatient nursing procedures, including but not limited to: • Medication administration (IV/IM/oral) • IV insertion and IV therapy • Wound care and wound vac • Foley catheter care • Blood glucose monitoring and point-of-care testing • Immunizations and lab draws • Ability to work in a rural Critical Access Hospital with limited resources • Willingness to float to Outpatient or Emergency Department on an infrequent, as-needed basis • Cultural awareness and ability to work within an IHS tribal healthcare environment Responsibilities • Provide full-scope inpatient nursing care in accordance with RN standards of practice and IHS policies • Deliver care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, including swing-bed admissions • Participate in quality assurance, patient safety initiatives, and performance improvement activities • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation per HIM and nursing standards • Perform charge nurse duties as assigned (no supervision of government staff) • Comply with all federal, IHS, HIPAA, and facility-specific policies and procedures BI1