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Join the Indian Health Service and care for diverse American Indian and Alaska Native communities. In this role, youll manage complex patient needs, coordinate care, and help improve services in an outpatient setting while making a real impact in a culturally rich and vibrant city.
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Join the Indian Health Service and care for diverse American Indian and Alaska Native communities. In this role, youll manage complex patient needs, coordinate care, and help improve services in an outpatient setting while making a real impact in a culturally rich and vibrant city.
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Posted today · Apply by 06/11/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 11, 2026
Location
Chinle, AZ
Parker, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Pinon, AZ
Tsaile, AZ
Lawrence, KS
Crow Agency, MT
Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, MT
Fort Peck, MT
Harlem, MT
Hays, MT
Lame Deer, MT
Poplar, MT
Fort Yates, ND
Albuquerque, NM
Bloomfield, NM
Crownpoint, NM
Dulce, NM
Gallup, NM
Santa Fe, NM
Shiprock, NM
Taos, NM
Fort Thompson, SD
Lower Brule, SD
McLaughlin, SD
No matching locations found.
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Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $84,363 - $127,725 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union Yes
Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number IHS-26-HQ-12949118-DHA Control number 870417600
This job is open to
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Native Americans
Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.
Clarification from the agency
The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interiors definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3.
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Conditions of employment
Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.
IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella, and seasonal influenza immunizations. Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance.
The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.
Qualifications
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, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). 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.
BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
Education
A graduate or higher level degree, bachelors degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education(external link), Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs(external link), Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education(external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained.
Degree from Foreign Nursing School:
Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
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
The work experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. At the GS-9 and above grade level, many positions may require experience in a specialty area of nursing.
Basic Requirements for the GS-11
In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below-
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS-11:
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: Managed a caseload of patients with chronic conditions by assessing their needs and creating personalized care plans, adjusting them when situations became more complex. Coordinated care across providers, supported patients through transitions and follow-up, provided education, and helped improve care processes using patient data.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Education
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 6 month service agreement will be required.
The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds. For additional information please visit:
For IHS - http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/
For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/
For HRSA Nurse Corps - https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps
This position has promotion potential to the GS-11 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at managements discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.
You will be evaluated for this position in accordance with the OPM Merit Hiring Plan.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide short essay responses (200 words or less each) to the following four questions.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
This position will be filled through the Office of Personnel Managements Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and Veterans Preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must substantively exceed the basic qualifications and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and any other requirements.
Click here to view vacancy questions: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12949118.
All documents above MUST be received by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, 06/11/2026, to be considered.
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Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements:
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
For additional questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) found here: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/index.cfm?module=search&option=faq.
The IHS provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office (Chelsea Banteah, chelsea.banteah@ihs.gov, and/or 602-284-8626). The decision to grant reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Agency contact information
Chelsea Banteah
Email chelsea.banteah@ihs.gov Address Albuquerque Service Unit
801 Vassar Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
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You can choose to receive text message notifications about your application status. To enable this feature:
Text message updates are optional and provided in addition to email notifications. Standard messaging rates may apply.
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJOBS account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJOBS that your submission was successful once we have received your on-line eligibility questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJOBS Account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.
If all required documentation is not submitted with your application you will lose consideration. It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible and accurate.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
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Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements:
How to Apply
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
For additional questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) found here: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/index.cfm?module=search&option=faq.
The IHS provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office (Chelsea Banteah, chelsea.banteah@ihs.gov, and/or 602-284-8626). The decision to grant reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Agency contact information
Chelsea Banteah
Email chelsea.banteah@ihs.gov Address Albuquerque Service Unit
801 Vassar Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
US
Next steps
Stay Updated with Text Alerts
You can choose to receive text message notifications about your application status. To enable this feature:
Text message updates are optional and provided in addition to email notifications. Standard messaging rates may apply.
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJOBS account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJOBS that your submission was successful once we have received your on-line eligibility questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJOBS Account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.
If all required documentation is not submitted with your application you will lose consideration. It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible and accurate.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Additional locations
Tsaile, AZ
Lawrence, KS
Crow Agency, MT
Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, MT
Fort Peck, MT
Harlem, MT
Hays, MT
Lame Deer, MT
Poplar, MT
Fort Yates, ND
Albuquerque, NM
Bloomfield, NM
Crownpoint, NM
Dulce, NM
Gallup, NM
Santa Fe, NM
Shiprock, NM
Taos, NM
Fort Thompson, SD
Lower Brule, SD
McLaughlin, SD
Indian Health Service
Become a part of an innovative, dynamic, nationwide organization of dedicated health care providers working to meet the individual health care needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Indian Health Service (IHS) employees are considerate in our care, creative in our approach, enthusiastic about our work and compassionate with our patients. Our lifestyle is adventurous, community oriented and focused on service and problem solving as part of a professional interdisciplinary team. Join us in improving the health outcomes of over 2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Agency contact information
Chelsea Banteah
Email chelsea.banteah@ihs.gov Address Albuquerque Service Unit
801 Vassar Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
US
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Join the Indian Health Service and care for diverse American Indian and Alaska Native communities. In this role, youll manage complex patient needs, coordinate care, and help improve services in an outpatient setting while making a real impact in a culturally rich and vibrant city.
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Learn more about this agency
Overview
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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 06/11/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 11, 2026
Location
Chinle, AZ
Parker, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Pinon, AZ
Tsaile, AZ
Lawrence, KS
Crow Agency, MT
Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, MT
Fort Peck, MT
Harlem, MT
Hays, MT
Lame Deer, MT
Poplar, MT
Fort Yates, ND
Albuquerque, NM
Bloomfield, NM
Crownpoint, NM
Dulce, NM
Gallup, NM
Santa Fe, NM
Shiprock, NM
Taos, NM
Fort Thompson, SD
Lower Brule, SD
McLaughlin, SD
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $84,363 - $127,725 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union Yes
Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number IHS-26-HQ-12949118-DHA Control number 870417600
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