Advanced Practice Nurse; Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)

Join to apply for the Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) role at Indian Health Service.

At the Indian Health Service (IHS), Nurse Practitioner do more than practice medicine—their work changes lives. Guided by our mission to raise the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people, you will deliver compassionate care where it is needed most.

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

• Assessment & Diagnosis:
  Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories, physical exams, and diagnostic testing.
• Diagnosis:
  Identify and diagnose acute, chronic, and complex health conditions.
• Treatment Planning:
  Develop individualized care plans that address patient needs, including treatment goals and expected outcomes.
• Prescribing:
  Prescribe medications, therapies, and medical devices.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Contact or control over Indian children requirement (Public Law 101‑630). Must not have been found guilty of certain crimes.
• Compliance with IHS Employee Immunization Policy regarding vaccine‑preventable diseases.
• Medical staff clinical privileges, licensure maintenance required.
• On‑call hours or standby duty may be required.
• Successful E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Direct deposit setup required.
• Pre‑employment background investigation and fingerprint check required.

To qualify for this position, your resume must demonstrate sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific Nurse Practitioner role.

• Education:
  
  Graduate or higher‑level degree in nursing from an accredited professional program (e.g., accredited by CCNE, ACEN, etc.). Foreign nursing graduates must have official certification from CGNFS.
• Licensure:
  Current, active, full, and unrestricted RN license in a state, DC, PR, or U.S. territory. Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license in the required specialty if applicable (e.g., Acute Care, Community Health, Family, Geriatric, etc.).
• Experience:
  
  At least one year of specialized advanced practice nursing experience at the GS‑12 grade level or equivalent.

• Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade level in either the private or public sector.
• Independent practice as a nurse practitioner, including critical care, prescribing, managing acute/chronic conditions, developing treatment plans, referrals, crisis intervention, and collaboration with health professionals.

Entry level.

Part‑time.

Health Care Provider.

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