Nurse (Infection Control)

Indian Health Service; Crow Agency (MT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is hiring a Registered Nurse at the Fort Peck Service Unit in Poplar, MT. The role leads the Infection Control Program and nursing competency efforts, coordinating Employee Health activities and advising on disease outbreaks.

A current RN license and BLS certification are required, with the enrollment process including transcript submission. Official accreditation verification applies.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience or knowledge in infection control and nursing competency programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, coordinate and direct the Infection Control Program.
• Prepare and submit infection control reports to leadership and Governing Body.
• Manage nursing competency program and orient new employees to Employee Health.
• Advise management on disease outbreaks and provide nursing care during staffing crises if needed.

Skills

BLS certification

Infection control

Education

RN license

Job description

• Department: Department of Health and Human Services

This position is located at the Fort Peck Service Unit in Poplar, MT. This is a component of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. This position will be responsible for the development, implementation, coordination and direction of the Infection Control Program. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and submit infection control reports to leadership and the Governing Body. Manage the nursing competency program. Ensure that each nurse has appropriate competencies Implement Employee Health program and orients each employee to the program; Advise management on any disease outbreaks among employees. In a staffing crisis incumbent will be required to perform nursing duties. Required to have current BLS certification.

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Requirements & 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/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $98244 – $127725/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.