Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)

About the role

Nurse Practitioners at the Indian Health Service (IHS) are dedicated professionals who provide comprehensive healthcare services to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Guided by the IHS mission to improve the health of these populations, Nurse Practitioners play a crucial role in delivering compassionate care in underserved areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and specialty healthcare services
• Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries
• Prescribe medications and treatments
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to develop and implement patient care plans
• Conduct health assessments and screenings
• Provide education and counseling on preventive health measures
• Manage chronic conditions and complex cases

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) from an accredited program
• Experience in providing healthcare services to American Indian and Alaska Native communities preferred
• Knowledge of cultural competency and community-based healthcare delivery

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or higher
• Passing scores on relevant national certification exams
• Experience in rural or underserved healthcare settings
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills

• Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Effective problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to adapt to changing healthcare environments
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• Pension plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hours may vary based on location and department needs, but typically include a mix of day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Location

Vacancies are available in multiple locations across the United States, including:

• Camp Verde, AZ
• Chinle, AZ
• Cibecue, AZ
• Inscription House, AZ
• Kayenta, AZ
• Maricopa, AZ
• McNary, AZ
• Parker, AZ
• Peach Springs, AZ
• Phoenix, AZ
• Pinon, AZ
• Polacca, AZ
• Red Mesa, AZ
• Sacaton, AZ
• Supai, AZ
• Tsaile, AZ
• Whiteriver, AZ
• Fort Hall, ID
• Lawrence, KS
• Mashpee, MA
• Cass Lake, MN
• Naytahwaush, MN
• Ogema, MN
• Ponemah, MN
• Ponsford, MN
• Red Lake, MN
• Browning, MT
• Crow Agency, MT
• Lame Deer, MT
• Poplar, MT
• Wolf Point, MT
• Cherokee, NC
• Belcourt, ND
• Cannon Ball, ND
• Fort Yates, ND
• Winnebago, NE
• Acoma, NM
• Albuquerque, NM
• Bernalillo, NM
• Bloomfield, NM
• Cochiti Pueblo, NM
• Crownpoint, NM
• Cuba, NM
• Dulce, NM
• Espanola, NM
• Gallup, NM
• Mescalero, NM
• San Felipe Pueblo, NM
• San Fidel, NM
• Sanostee, NM
• Santa Ana Pueblo, NM
• Santa Fe, NM
• Shiprock, NM
• Taos, NM
• Thoreau, NM
• Toadlena, NM
• Zia Indian Reservation, NM
• Zuni, NM
• Elko, NV
• Moapa, NV
• Wadsworth, NV
• Lockport, NY
• Manlius, NY
• Anadarko, OK
• Carnegie, OK
• Clinton, OK
• El Reno, OK
• Lawton, OK
• Pawnee, OK
• Watonga, OK
• Wewoka, OK
• Salem, OR
• Warm Springs, OR

Posted

Posted 06/03/26

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