IHS Clinic Nurse Practitioner​/Physical Assistant

Position: TO IHS Same Day Clinic Nurse Practitioner/Physical Assistant
Open to the Public

Full-Time

6/16/26-6/21/26

Days and

Shifts:

TBD

Starting Salary: $117,832

Wage May be Negotiated Based on Education and Experience

Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit

SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day to day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track xible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community based organization and we understand your family life is important, it's important to us too.

Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the Tribe: 16 Paid Holidays off include:
New Year's Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working.

Our paid time off accruals for annual and sick leave are as followed: 0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked. Plus you get 16 hours of personal time per calendar year (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan.
1). We also have Bereavement, Longevity, Fitness, and maternity/paternity leave.

Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex Spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death, Long Term Disability, Aflac, and 401K which SCIT matches up to 4%.

Prescription plan with free fills on most generic brands when using our Cardinal Pharmacy.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of Medical Clinic Director, participate as an essential team member in the Medical Clinic following the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care. Provide quality, comprehensive care to Native American patients eligible for medical services through Nimkee Memorial Wellness Center under the clinical supervision and collaboration with the Tribal Physicians. All Nimkee staff must adhere to mandated reporting laws.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive, diagnostic, preventative and therapeutic medical care to patients in a primary care medical clinic under the guidance of a physician.
• Order and/or perform screening, diagnostic tests and procedures. Interpret results and analyze data to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional or mental health problems.
• Perform specific procedures within the FNP/PA scope of practice and experience approved through the clinical privileging process.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, departmental staff, and outside agencies in management of select complex medical problems.
• Ensure communicable disease control within the tribal community through screening, treatment, education, follow-up, reporting, and documenting cases.
• Assist in stabilizing patients in emergency situations, including life-saving emergency procedures and crisis intervention in preparation for transport to the hospital.
• Provide current and up-to-date documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) according to Indian Health Service standards and established clinic guidelines.
• Conduct or assist with specialty clinics and education programs based upon community and clinic needs.
• Order medications to be dispensed from the pharmacy following current prescriptive authority.
• Assist with facilitation, participation and mentorship of medical students, Physician Assistant students, and Family Nurse Practitioner students.
• Participate in and conduct quarterly general and focused peer reviews of select patient records for quality assurance.
• Evaluate total health care needs of patients and develop or maintain plans to meet these needs.
• Teach patients and family members techniques to maintain or improve their health status.
• Refer to outside specialty practices/services those patients requiring care who are unable to be treated in the medical clinic. Provide follow-up care as recommended by specialist.
• Provide after hours, weekend and holiday telephone coverage for Nimkee Clinic Patients.
• Work within established protocols for management of specific acute and chronic illnesses following the standards of medical practice.
• Participate in quality improvement and assurance processes and studies to improve patient services and care.
• Comply and follow standards as set forth by the accreditation organization.
• Comply with the indicators and guidelines of the Clinical Reporting System (CRS) / Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) and assist with analysis of the data collected to improve patient care.
• Maintain knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing education, staff meetings, and workshops.
• Adhere to patient confidentiality and complies with clinic policies and…