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Summary
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Summary
At the Indian Health Service IHS Nurses do more than practice medicine-they change lives. Guided by our mission to raise the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people youll deliver compassionate care where its needed most. Your expertise brings healing and hope across generations. Begin your journey with purpose - AND receive a recruitmentrelocation sign-on bonus if you are eligible.
Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01292026 to 04292026 Salary79746 to - 127725 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 7 - 11 Locationsfew vacancies in the following locations Chinle AZ Phoenix AZ Gallup NM Shiprock NM Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Multiple - The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are permanent. This announcement may also be used to fill time-limited appointments such as TERM and Temporary. Work schedule Multiple Schedules - The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are full-time. This announcement may also be used to fill various work schedules including full-time part-time less than 40 hours per week and intermittent as needed. Service Competitive Promotion potential11 Job family Series 0610 Nurse Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk MR Trust determination process Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number IHS-26-HQ-12867904-DHA Control number855957500
Duties
Initiates treatment, medications, emergency, and resuscitative measures based on appropriate utilization of standing ICU orders ACLS protocol, and providers orders. Uses critical thinking and nursing judgement to recognize changes and characteristics that may affect the patients health status. Administers therapeutic measures as prescribed by the physician, such as medication treatments, intravenous fluids, blood transfusion, nasogastric tubes, internal and external catheters, wound care, etc. Observes and assesses critically ill patients health status by conducting a nursing assessment and examination, interviewing patient and family members, and reviewing patients health history and ongoing hemodynamic monitoring. Develops a plan of care for individual patients by assessing the patients condition and reviewing the patients health record, determining and evaluating the kind of nursing care required, and assessing the individual needs and goals of each patient.
Requirements
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 12311959 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. 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. On-call hours or standby duty may be required. 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.
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.
Degree and License Waiting Period for Impending Graduates The Hiring Manager Selecting Official may elect to utilize an available flexibility wherein applicants who are currently enrolled and expected to complete the required education and obtain the required licensure/certification/registration with 6 months of applying may be deemed tentatively qualified. Applicants who have not completed their education requirements but who are within the established timeframe for qualifying must submit Documentation from the educational institutions registrar, dean, or other appropriate official that attests to the applicable timeframe for completion of the professional program/coursework AND A copy of the most recent unofficial transcript.
Basic Requirements
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, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
Degree from Foreign Nursing School Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools 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. 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-7 or equivalent Grade Level Possession of a bachelors degree in nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision. Possession of a bachelors degree in nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience or Completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program.
Basic Requirements for the GS-9 or equivalent Grade Level Possession of a masters degree in professional nursing or At least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above and possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelors degree in nursing from a professional nursing program.
Basic Requirements for the GS-11 or equivalent Grade Level Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or At least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelors degree, or masters degree from a professional nursing educational program.
Minimum Qualifications
Your resume must demonstrate at least one 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:
Eligibility
To qualify for this position, you must meet the minimum qualifications stated above.
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.
Licensure and Certification
Applicants should list their licensure/certification on their resume along with the expiration date if applicable. Certification of licensure/certification will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
Superior Academic Achievement
If claiming eligibility for Superior Academic Achievement, candidates must provide copies of transcripts, official or unofficial, must be included at the time of initial application. If unable to obtain transcripts, candidates must provide sufficient evidence to validate courses completed and credit hours earned. Eligibility is based on one of the following: