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 IHS’s 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
• Conduct health assessments and screenings
• Develop and implement patient care plans
• Provide education and counseling on health promotion and disease prevention

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in a state that allows direct entry into advanced practice nursing
• Current certification as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in providing healthcare services to American Indian and Alaska Native populations
• Knowledge of cultural competency and community-based healthcare delivery

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or higher from an accredited program
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification
• Passing scores on relevant national certification exams
• Experience working in rural or underserved healthcare settings

Skills

• Strong clinical skills and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Cultural sensitivity and understanding

Benefits

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

Pay

The salary range for this position is determined based on experience and qualifications. For details, please refer to the job description.

Schedule

The schedule for this position varies based on the location and needs of the community. For specific details, please refer to the job description.

Location

Many vacancies in the following locations:

• 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
• Ogemaw, 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