Advanced Practice Nurse; Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)

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

• 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.

The selected individual must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must hold a current, full, unrestricted license as a professional nurse from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• For advanced practice positions, must possess a graduate or higher‑level degree in nursing from an accredited program (CCNE, COA-ANP, ACCME, or equivalent).
• Must have at least one year of professional advanced practice nursing experience equivalent to the GS‑12 grade level.
• Must meet all background investigation, E‑Verify, and immunization requirements.

• At least one year of specialized advanced practice nursing experience equivalent to GS‑13.
• Independent practice as a nurse practitioner, including diagnosing, prescribing, managing acute and chronic care, referring patients as needed, and participating in quality improvement activities.

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized under a six‑month service agreement. The position is covered by a bargaining unit and is eligible for federal employee benefits.