Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)

Indian Health Service; Bloomfield (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in New Mexico seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive care for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. You will assess histories, diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, and educate patients to manage their health effectively.

Applicants must hold a graduate or higher degree in nursing or an advanced practice specialty, be licensed as an RN with an APN credential, and meet federal background and employment eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher nursing education required.
• Ability to apply clinical guidelines and standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret patient histories, symptoms, and diagnostic information to diagnose.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Diagnose or treat acute health care problems.
• Prescribe medications based on efficacy and safety.
• Educate patients about self-management of illnesses.

Skills

Patient history analysis

Treatment planning

Acute care diagnosis

Medication prescribing

Patient education

Education

Graduate or higher-level degree in nursing or advanced practice specialty

Job description

Summary

At the Indian Health Service, Nurse Practitioners deliver compassionate care focused on American Indian and Alaska Native communities, supporting health and well‑being where it is most needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret patient histories, symptoms, physical findings, and 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 individual circumstances.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate or higher‑level degree in nursing or an advanced practice specialty from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Licensure: Current, active, unrestricted RN license; advanced practice nursing positions require a specialty license appropriate to the clinical area.
• Experience: At least one (1) year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade level (e.g., GS‑10 for GS‑11). Experience may include private or public sector roles.
• Background Investigation: Successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Other Requirements: Must meet U.S. citizenship, Selective Service registration (for applicable candidates), and federal E‑Verify eligibility. Conditions of employment include probationary period, rotating shifts, and on‑call duties as outlined by the position.

Notice

This position may be subject to civil service appointment conditions and is covered by the applicable public‑law requirements for employment of personnel having contact or control over Indian children.