At the Indian Health Service, Nurses do more than provide care, they strengthen communities. Guided by our mission to raise the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people, you will deliver compassionate, high quality care and help build strong, culturally responsive health programs where patients and families thrive. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Education A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. Licensure For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Basic Requirements for the GS-11 Grade Level In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; or At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program. Examples of equivalent professional nursing experience: Provide professional nursing care in a hospital, outpatient, or community health setting, including patient assessment, triage, and implementation of treatment plans. Participate in program activities such as infection prevention, employee health, accreditation readiness, or quality improvement initiatives. Monitor adherence to clinical policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Coordinate care with providers and interdisciplinary teams to support continuity of care. Provide guidance or direction to clinical support staff or serve in a lead or charge role when assigned. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Nurse Practitioner Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Provide direct patient care in an ambulatory setting, performing assessments, triage, treatment, and follow up to ensure safe, high quality care. Supervise and support nursing and clinical support staff, setting priorities, reviewing work, and promoting professional development. Lead infection prevention, employee health, and safety initiatives to maintain regulatory and accreditation compliance. Oversee daily nursing operations, identify process improvements, and implement changes that enhance patient outcomes and clinic efficiency. Collaborate with providers and community partners to coordinate comprehensive, culturally responsive care for the population served.