Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Join a mission-driven team serving Navajo Nation communities across Northern New Mexico. We are seeking a culturally humble, autonomous Nurse Practitioner to provide urgent and primary care in both fast-track ER and outpatient settings. You'll work alongside dedicated physicians and clinical leaders to deliver high-impact care where it's needed most.

Facility

• Location: Thoreau & Pueblo Pintado Clinics, Crownpoint, AZ - located in northwestern New Mexico within the Navajo Nation.
• 20 bed hospital
• Annual ER volume is 14,643
• Annual outpatient volume is 129,239
• Start October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

Job Description

• Provide same-day and urgent care for patients of all ages
• Manage chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) and medication refills
• Perform procedures: laceration repair, splinting, I&D, toenail removal
• Enter referrals and documentation in RPMS/EHR per IHS protocols
• Participate in daily ER huddles and surge response plans
• Support COVID testing and vaccination efforts as needed
• Maintain timely, complete charting (within 72 hours of encounter)

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted NP license (any U.S. state)
• Board-certified (AANP or ANCC)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS (or willingness to obtain)
• DEA license required
• Experience in urgent care, ER, or rural primary care preferred
• Familiarity with RPMS/EHR and culturally responsive care

Benefits

• No on-call or callback hours required
• Housing is covered / $100 daily stipend for travel expenses
• Must complete federal background check and onboarding
• Liability insurance required ($1M per occurrence / $3M aggregate)
• Must complete IHS-required trainings (e.g., HIPAA, child protection, opioid safety)

Community Overview

This is more than a locum role; it’s a chance to serve with purpose. You'll be part of a compassionate team committed to equity, cultural respect, and improving health outcomes in tribal communities.