Registered Nurse - Med​/Surg

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical

Red Lake, Minnesota

Indian Health Service – Serving the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians

About the Community

Red Lake is located in northern Minnesota, surrounded by the pristine waters of Upper and Lower Red Lake – the largest natural freshwater lake entirely within a single U.S. state. The area offers abundant outdoor recreation including world-class walleye fishing, hunting, hiking, and snowmobiling. Red Lake is approximately 30 miles north of Bemidji, a regional hub with shopping, dining, and Bemidji State University.

Minneapolis-St. Paul is approximately 270 miles south.

Nearest Major Airport

Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) – approximately 30 miles south

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) – approximately 270 miles south

About the Facility

Red Lake IHS Hospital is a federal healthcare facility operated by the Indian Health Service, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians and surrounding communities. The facility offers:

• Inpatient medical/surgical unit
• Emergency department
• Outpatient primary care clinics
• Pharmacy services
• Laboratory and imaging services
• Behavioral health services
• Dental services
• Public health nursing

Physical Address: 24760 Hospital Drive, Red Lake, MN 56671

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to medical/surgical patients in an inpatient setting
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and mid-level providers
• Monitor patient vital signs, condition changes, and treatment responses
• Document all patient care activities accurately and timely in the electronic health record
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and other healthcare team members
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning
• Respond to emergent and urgent patient situations following established protocols
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice
• Maintain compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in any U.S. state
• Minimum 2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience preferred
• Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred)
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with electronic health records
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on facility needs.

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