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Lead Nurse

Indian Health Service · Kayenta, AZ

$98k–$128k/ yearPay published by the employer
  • EmployerIndian Health Service
  • LocationKayenta, AZ
  • EmploymentFull-time
  • Postedtoday
  • Requisition889093000
  • ProfessionRegistered Nurse

About this role

Indian Health Service is hiring a Lead Nurse in Kayenta, AZ. The employer published a pay range of $98k–$128k per year, and the listing is for a full-time position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other registered nurse roles before you apply.

Registered nurses assess patients, give medications and treatments, and coordinate care with physicians and the rest of the care team.

Duties from the announcement

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Directs and manages Emergency Department operations and personnel, including assigning, coordinating, and evaluating the work of nursing and support staff to ensure safe, effective, and timely patient care. Provides advanced emergency nursing care and clinical leadership by assessing critically ill or injured patients, initiating emergency interventions, coordinating care, and supporting staff in managing complex patient situations.

Duties as listed in the USAJobs announcement, a U.S. government posting.

How this pay compares

The midpoint of this range, $54.32 per hour, is 17% above the median of 30 RN postings with published pay in Arizona ($46.52 per hour).

$41$59

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Kayenta, AZ at a glance

  • $46.58/hrmedian pay, Arizona
  • $39–$51middle half of earners, per hour
  • Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour.
  • Arizona is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Arizona license by endorsement.

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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024), BEA regional price parities, CMS hospital directory, HRSA shortage areas, GSA per diem, state licensing boards. These are area figures, not this employer’s offer.

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What do registered nurses get paid at other hospitals in Arizona?

  • Veterans Health AdministrationTucson, AZ$60.31/hr
  • Indian Health ServiceKayenta, AZ$54.32/hr
  • Banner HealthArizona, AZ$47.24/hr

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Typical requirements

  • Active RN license in the state of the job, or a multistate (compact) license
  • ADN or BSN from an accredited program
  • BLS; ACLS or a specialty certification for critical care, ER and similar units

General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.

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