Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)

Indian Health Service; Providence Forge (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive primary care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. You will assess patients, diagnose conditions, and manage acute and chronic illnesses in a collaborative setting.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, prescription of medications, and patient education, with rotating shifts and federal employment considerations.

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher-level degree in nursing or an advanced practice specialty.
• Current, active, unrestricted RN license; advanced practice nursing requires a specialty license.
• At least 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade level.
• Successful completion of a federal background investigation.
• Must meet U.S. citizenship, Selective Service registration, and federal E-Verify eligibility.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical decision making

Prescribing medications

Education

Graduate or higher-level nursing degree

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.