License Practical Nurse

Summary

At the Indian Health Service, License Practical Nurse do more than practice medicine-they change lives. Guided by our mission to raise the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people, you will deliver compassionate care where it's needed most.

Your expertise brings healing and hope across generations. Begin your journey with purpose and receive a recruitment / relocation sign-on bonus, if eligible.

A REAL  be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

All Grade levels MAY NOT be available at all locations.

• Observing, recording, and reporting changes in patients' physical or emotional condition and contributing to the development and revision of the patient-driven, holistic plan of care.
• Providing safe, comprehensive nursing care to patients across the life span in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Preparing and administering prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous), monitoring for therapeutic and adverse effects, and accurately documenting patient response.
• Performing basic and intermediate nursing procedures and treatments such as sterile dressing changes, catheter care, bladder scanning, blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, and wound care.
• Recognizing and responding to urgent or emergent situations, initiating basic life support and other emergency measures while awaiting further assistance.
• Assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including preparing the patient, assembling supplies and instruments, maintaining aseptic/sterile technique, and monitoring the patient before, during, and after procedures.
• Providing education and reinforcement of teaching to patients and families related to disease processes, treatment regimens, and self-care activities.
• Utilizing electronic medical record systems to document care accurately and timely in accordance with facility documentation guidelines.
• Practicing infection control and safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to isolation precautions.
• Participating in interdisciplinary team conferences, performance improvement initiatives, and discharge planning to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Establishing therapeutic and respectful relationships with patients and families that foster trust, privacy, and dignity in care delivery.
• Serving as a preceptor to orient and mentor less experienced LPNs, nursing assistants, or health technicians.
• Actively seeking opportunities for continuing education and professional development to enhance clinical knowledge and competency.

• Selectee may be subject to a probationary period.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Direct Hire Authority.
• Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.
• This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
• Position subject to rotating shifts; days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shift rotations may vary from 8-, 10- and 12-hour shifts. On-call hours or standby duty may be required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify…