Advanced Practice NP: Transform Lives in Native Communities

Indian Health Service; Mescalero (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive care in alignment with our mission to improve health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native people. You will perform patient assessments, diagnose conditions, and manage treatment plans in collaboration with a clinical team.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient education, and timely management of acute and chronic conditions with potential sign-on or relocation incentives where eligible.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret patient histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
• Diagnose or treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, and injuries.
• Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, dosage and frequencies.
• Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive care in alignment with our mission to improve health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native people. You will perform patient assessments, diagnose conditions, and manage treatment plans in collaboration with a clinical team.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient education, and timely management of acute and chronic conditions with potential sign-on or relocation incentives where eligible.