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title: 'Outpatient Nurse at Akicita Federal, LLC'
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# Outpatient Nurse at Akicita Federal, LLC

- **Company:** Akicita Federal, LLC
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ
- **Compensation:** $156k–$162k
- **Posted:** 2026-05-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/akicita-cyber/b282a93b-6199-4531-9906-3a9cd53e7920

## Job description

Location: Hopi Health Care Center, Polacca, Arizona Department: Outpatient Department / Ambulatory Care Position Type: Contract Schedule: Monday–Friday, generally 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; schedule may vary based on facility needs

Position Summary

Akicita Federal is seeking a qualified Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) to provide professional nursing services in an ambulatory care setting at the Hopi Health Care Center in Polacca, Arizona. The RN will support outpatient clinic operations by providing direct patient care, administering medications and treatments, carrying out provider orders, supporting IV therapy and infusion-related care, documenting services in the electronic health record, and coordinating with the healthcare team to ensure safe, timely, and effective patient care.

This position requires strong clinical judgment, professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare personnel in a fast-paced outpatient environment.

## Key Responsibilities

The Outpatient RN will be responsible for:

-Receive, initiate, and carry out medical orders placed by providers. -Administer medications, oxygen, IV therapy, and other prescribed treatments. -Perform IV starts and support infusion-related care, including accessing PICC lines and/or ports. -Measure and assess vital signs, height, weight, neurological status, medication effects, visual acuity, and hearing. -Observe, evaluate, and document patient condition, care provided, and changes in clinical status. -Collaborate with providers, nurses, and other healthcare staff to coordinate patient care. -Support adult and pediatric immunization administration in accordance with accepted schedules and practices. -Perform quality control checks, including lab checks and capillary blood glucose monitoring. -Collect or assist with collection of specimens, including blood, urine, stool, and other samples. -Recognize life-threatening emergencies and initiate resuscitation measures or other emergency procedures as appropriate. -Identify adverse reactions to medications, treatments, and procedures and initiate appropriate interventions in collaboration with the medical provider. -Answer and screen telephone calls related to patient care. -Use the electronic health record for timely and accurate chart documentation. -Complete chart notes on the day services are rendered, preferably immediately following patient encounters. -Maintain compliance with facility policies, clinical standards, and applicable healthcare requirements. -Participate in required training, meetings, competencies, and unit-specific orientation as assigned. -Maintain professional conduct, personal hygiene, grooming, and attire consistent with healthcare facility expectations.

## Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

-Active, current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory. -Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. -Minimum of 1 year of experience in an ambulatory care or outpatient setting. -Minimum of 1 year of experience with IV infusions. -Minimum of 1 year of experience with IV starts, PICC lines, and/or ports. -Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program, including diploma, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, or higher-level nursing degree. -Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. -Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. -Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. -Ability to complete required security, credentialing, background, fingerprinting, and exclusion screening requirements prior to starting work. -Valid state driver’s license or government-issued identification card.

Work Schedule

Outpatient services are generally provided Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Schedules may change based on clinic operations, patient care needs, staffing shortages, leave coverage, or additional facility requirements. Shifts may be adjusted to meet peak patient care activity and operational needs.

## About Akicita Federal, LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Akicita Federal is a Native American-owned 8(a) certified federal contractor delivering managed staffing, healthcare services, project management, IT/cybersecurity, and business support to agencies like IHS, BIA, and VA.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Lower Brule, South Dakota, United States (with corporate offices in McLean, Virginia)
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: Mike Shvenderman (CEO) and Andrew Young (COO & CTO)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industries**: Federal Contracting, Healthcare Services, Project Management & Engineering, IT & Cybersecurity, Business Support Services
- **Target Customers**: U.S. federal agencies — Indian Health Service (IHS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Export-Import Bank, and other government entities
- **Mission / Purpose**: “Dedicated to protecting our nation through innovative solutions and comprehensive security strategies,” with a focus on national security, homeland security, and supporting hard-to-fill positions in remote and frontier locations.

## Products & Services
- **Healthcare Services**: Medical staffing and operations across 22 active facilities in 8 states — including dental, clinical care, behavioral health, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging. Focus on hard-to-fill clinical roles in remote locations (some accessible only by helicopter).
- **Project Management & Engineering**: Large-scale infrastructure project management for federal facilities (BIA Division of Facilities Management) — civil, electrical, and architectural engineering. 10 FTE team managing 70+ active projects.
- **IT & Cybersecurity**: Security Operations Center (SOC) analysis, firewall engineering, and cybersecurity operations for mission-critical government systems (e.g., Export-Import Bank).
- **Business Support Services**: Administrative support, translation/interpretation, acquisition support, technical writing, and financial analysis for federal agencies.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metrics**: Total active federal contracts: 38; Portfolio value: $1.1B+; Notable individual contracts: $200M (Business Support Services) and $95M (Program Management Industrial Engineering Support)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not applicable (no external funding rounds disclosed). Partners include IHS, BIA, VA, and other federal agencies. Certified SBA Tribal-Owned 8(a) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE).
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 266.7% year-over-year (from ~2 to 9 employees as of latest data); monthly growth of 10%. Rapid contract wins since founding in 2022. Received 8(a) certification in 2024.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Native American-owned 8(a) certification** — provides preferential contracting opportunities with federal agencies.
- **Focus on hard-to-fill positions in remote/frontier locations** — fills roles in areas where other contractors cannot operate (e.g., facilities accessible only by helicopter).
- **Managed services model** — goes beyond placement, offering ongoing quality oversight, credential management, and operational continuity.
- **Multi-domain expertise** — covers healthcare, engineering, cybersecurity, and business support under one roof, enabling cross-functional federal solutions.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand federal contract portfolio** across healthcare, infrastructure, and cybersecurity domains.
- **Leverage 8(a) status** to win larger, multi-year contracts.
- **Scale the managed staffing model** to serve more remote IHS and BIA facilities.
- **Build out cybersecurity SOC capabilities** for additional government clients.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven work**: Employees contribute directly to national security, homeland security, and healthcare for Native American communities.
- **Rapid growth environment**: Joining a young, fast-growing company (founded 2022, 266% headcount growth) offers significant career advancement opportunities.
- **Remote & frontier locations**: Many roles are in rural or remote areas (AZ, NM, SD, MN, NE, ND, CO, VA) — ideal for those seeking meaningful work outside major metros.
- **Culture**: Small, agile team with a focus on operational excellence and federal compliance. Leadership brings 15+ years of national security and cyber intelligence experience.
- **Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but as a federal contractor, benefits typically include competitive salary, health insurance, and retirement plans. Roles may offer relocation support for remote postings.

## Sources
1. [Akicita Federal Website](https://akicitafederal.com/)
2. [Akicita Federal LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/akicitacyber)
3. [Akicita Federal Capability Statement (PDF)](https://www.akicitafederal.com/documents/Akicita-Federal-Capability-Statement.pdf)
4. [Akicita Federal Careers (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/akicita-cyber)
5. [Built In Akicita Federal Profile](https://builtin.com/company/akicita-federal)

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