Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Akicita Federal is hiring a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality outpatient primary care to Navajo children and families served by the Indian Health Service at Pinon Health Center in Pinon, Arizona - a rural community at the heart of the Navajo Nation. This is meaningful, relationship-driven work caring for approximately 11,000 patients, many of whom are traditional Navajo speakers, within a close-knit multidisciplinary care team. You'll practice full-scope pediatric and family-focused medicine in an environment that values cultural awareness and community connection.

- Provide outpatient pediatric and urgent care services to American Indian patients at Pinon Health Center, including walk-in and scheduled appointments.

- Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions across a diverse rural patient population.

- Support the Teen Clinic and Urgent Care departments, adapting care to the unique developmental and health needs of adolescent patients.

- Participate in off-site services including the Pinon High School Teen Clinic and community immunization events within the Chinle Service Unit region.

- Document clinical encounters accurately and in compliance with IHS, HIPAA, and facility-specific policies and procedures.

- Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team that includes primary care, women's health, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, physical therapy, and public health nursing staff.

- Deliver culturally sensitive care that respects traditional Navajo practices and the broader mission of the Indian Health Service to elevate the health of American Indian and Alaska Native communities.