Registered Nurse - Vaccination Clinic - Gallup, NM

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Vaccination Clinic

Vaccination / Public Health Nursing (Adult & Pediatric)

516 E Nizhoni Blvd, Gallup, NM 87301
Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC), Gallup, New Mexico
(Navajo Area Indian Health Service facilities as required)

3 months contract

Day, Evening, Weekend, Holidays as required;
Shift length may be 8, 10, or 12 hours depending on clinic needs;
As scheduled by the Nursing Supervisor based on clinic workload and vaccination demand. Exact number varies; full‑time coverage expected during clinic operations.

6 weeks to 8 weeks

• Current, valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license;
  License must be from a U.S. state, District of Columbia, U.S. territory, or Puerto Rico

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – required

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Experience with adult and pediatric populations required

• Vaccine administration (IM, subcutaneous, pediatric dosing)
• Infection control and patient safety practices
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
• IV therapy and venipuncture
• Pain management
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to American Indian and Alaska Native populations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow federal, IHS, and facility-specific clinical protocols

• Provide vaccination‑related nursing services in accordance with IHS and GIMC policies
• Administer vaccines safely to adult and pediatric patients
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and provide appropriate interventions
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the EHR
• Follow HIPAA, Privacy Act, and patient confidentiality requirements
• Adhere to nursing standards, scope of practice, and ethical guidelines
• Participate in mandatory orientation, competency validation, and facility training
• Comply with infection control, emergency procedures, and safety protocols
• Coordinate with Nursing Supervisor regarding schedules, absences, and coverage
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and respectful care delivery
• Maintain required immunizations and health clearances throughout assignment

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care