Nurse (All Specialties

Position: Nurse (All Specialties)
Location: Fort Yates

Locations:
Chinle, AZ | Kayenta, AZ | Parker, AZ | Phoenix, AZ | Polacca, AZ | Whiteriver, AZ | Cass Lake, MN | Redlake, MN | Browning, MT | Crow Agency, MT | Harlem, MT | Belcourt, ND | Fort Yates, ND | Crownpoint, NM | Gallup, NM | Shiprock, NM | Zuni, NM | Lawton, OK | Eagle Butte, SD | Pine Ridge, SD | Rosebud, SD

Type:

Federal

Salary Range:

Per Year

Open Period:7/20/2026 to 9/30/2026

Summary:

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, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; community). 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. Degree and License Waiting Period for Impending Graduates:
The Hiring Manager/Selecting Official may elect to utilize an available flexibility wherein applicants who are currently enrolled and expected to complete the required education and obtain the required licensure/certification/registration with 9 month(s) of applying, may be deemed tentatively qualified. Applicants who have not completed their education requirements (but who are within the established timeframe for qualifying) must submit:
Documentation from the educational institution's registrar, dean or other appropriate official that attests to the applicable timeframe for completion of the professional program/coursework AND A copy of the most recent unofficial transcript. 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. Licensure For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination(external link). 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.

Experience At the GS-9 and above grade level, many positions require experience in a specialty area of nursing. Basic Requirements for the GS-9 Grade Level Possession of a master's degree in professional nursing; or At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in nursing from a professional nursing program.

Basic Requirements for the GS-11 Grade Level 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-09 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program.

In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the

Minimum Qualifications stated below
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: ER GS-09 Provides professional nursing care principles, practices and procedures required to assess needs of patients; knowledge of pharmaceuticals, their desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use;

recognizing adverse signs and symptoms and to react promptly in emergency situations initiating the implementation of life saving measures; providing counseling, guidance and health instruction to patients;
Provide triage using the Emergency Severity Index system. ER GS-11 Functioning as a senior clinical expert in Emergency nursing by managing care for patients with highly complex, high-risk, or unstable conditions. Providing clinical leadership and guidance to nursing staff by serving as a subject matter expert in emergency practice, policies, and procedures. Leading or coordinating unit-level quality improvement, patient safety, or evidence-based practice initiatives to improve patient outcomes and clinical workflows.

Participating in the development, review, and implementation of nursing policies, procedures, and clinical practice guidelines. Ensuring high-quality compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional nursing standards. OB GS-09 Provides professional obstetrical nursing care utilizing established principles, practices, and procedures to assess patient needs. Develops individualized nursing care plans for patients during labor and delivery through postpartum care and discharge. Interprets the progress of…