Registered Nursing and Public Health Nurse Support Services (RN & PHN)

SOW – Nursing Support Services (RN & PHN) – YIHC 10/7/2025 SOW Page 1 of 9 STATEMENT OF WORK NURSING SUPPORT SERVICES PORTLAND AREA INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE – YAKAMA SERVICE UNIT I. Contract Title Registered Nursing Support Services (RN & PHN) – Yakama Indian Health Center (YIHC) II. Background The Portland Area Indian Health Service (PAIHS), Yakama Indian Health Center (YIHC), located in Toppenish, Washington, is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for American Indian and Alaska Native patients within its service area. YIHC provides primary care and urgent care services Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To meet operational needs and ensure continuity of patient care, YIHC requires contractor-provided nursing services performed by licensed registered nurses (RNs). These services support the delivery of safe, culturally competent, and comprehensive healthcare to eligible patients. This will be Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order. This contract provides for up to 1 Registered Nurse and 1 Public Health Nurse each year, not to exceed 7,680 total labor hours annually. Orders may be issued for any combination of positions up to the maximum contract ceiling. III. Period Of Performance and Location: a. Services shall be performed (1) on-site at the Yakama Indian Health Center (YIHC), 401 Buster Road, Toppenish, WA 98948 and (2) at community outreach events within Yakama Nation Reservation, WA. b. The contract shall include a five (5)-year ordering period. Purchase orders may be issued as needed during this period to meet Yakama Indian Health Center (YIHC) staffing requirements. The purchase order will define the specific period of performance, number of staff, and labor hours required. IV. Statement Of Work: 1. The Contractor shall provide qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) to perform non-personal nursing support services at the Yakama Indian Health Center. The RNs shall assist Government medical staff in providing direct patient care, care coordination, and clinical support activities in accordance with professional nursing standards and YIHC policies. All services shall be performed under the general direction of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), consistent with a non-personal services contract. 2. The services will be provided during clinic operating hours as scheduled not to exceed 40 hours per week. Regular hours of clinic are from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The clinic is not open on federally recognized holidays or certain day(s) of closure pursuant to an Executive Order by the President of the United States. Inclement weather conditions or facility issues (electrical, water, etc.) may also hinder the normal -- 1 of 9 -- SOW – Nursing Support Services (RN & PHN) – YIHC 10/7/2025 SOW Page 2 of 9 operating hours and notice of closure will be provided as soon as is practicable by each of the Service Unit administrative staff. 3. This Statement of Work (SOW) applies to two distinct Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) under the Yakama Indian Health Center (YIHC) Nursing Support Services contract. Each CLIN supports a separate department and funding source (CAN), but both share the overall purpose of providing culturally competent, high-quality nursing care to the YIHC patient population. Funding will be obligated at the purchase order level. The Government guarantees a minimum order of 200 labor hours per CLIN over the life of the contract 4. Contractor must present qualified key personnel with 2 weeks of award and 2 weeks in advance of any proposed replacement during the period of performance. The COR shall approve of any changes to key personnel. Specific Tasks: CLIN Labor Category Estimated Hours (per year) 0001 Registered Nurses Min 200 / Max 1,920 0002 Public Health Nurse Min 200 / Max 1,920 CLIN 0001 – REGISTERED NURSE (RN), NURSING DEPARTMENT The Contractor shall provide Registered Nurse (RN) services in the YIHC Nursing Department to support primary care and urgent care delivery. The RN shall perform duties within the scope of professional nursing practice and under the general technical direction of the COR. Primary Duties include: 1. Provide direct patient care, assessment, triage, and documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) for adult and pediatric patients in walk-in and scheduled appointments. 2. Administer medications (e.g., oral and parental), immunizations, and wound care as ordered by licensed providers. 3. Assist with procedures, point-of-care testing, and patient education. Document all activities per YIHC policy. 4. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. 5. Ensure compliance with HIPAA, infection control, and IHS standards of care. 6. Address patient concerns over the phone; review clinic schedule and make appointments Qualifications of Key Personnel (RN): -- 2 of 9 -- SOW – Nursing Support Services (RN & PHN) – YIHC 10/7/2025 SOW Page 3 of 9 • Degree: Must have a degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accreditation agency at the time the program was completed by the RN. • License: Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in a U.S. jurisdiction. • BLS: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. • Experience: At least two (2) years of recent clinical experience in direct patient care within a healthcare (e.g., hospital) or ambulatory setting. • Proficiency in English, both written and spoken. • Eligibility to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs. CLIN 0002 – PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE (PHN), PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING DEPARTMENT The Contractor shall provide Public Health Nurse (PHN) services in the YIHC Public Health Nursing Department. The PHN focuses on communicable disease surveillance, case management, and outreach community-based health promotion activities. Primary Duties include: 1. Conduct case management, outreach, and contact tracing for…