Nurse Outpatient

Indian Health Service; Lodge Grass (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a compassionate RN to deliver patient-centered care in Lodge Grass, Montana. The RN will lead nursing teams and ensure quality patient care across multiple healthcare settings.

Applicants must have a valid RN license, experience in outpatient nursing, and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or an equivalent qualification. The role includes coordinating patient care and overseeing licensed vocational nurses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or diploma with one year of professional experience.
• Valid RN license in the United States required.
• At least one year of outpatient nursing experience, including triage and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered nursing care across all ages.
• Oversee licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants.
• Coordinate patient care activities and health promotion.

Skills

Outpatient nursing experience

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Care coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent

Valid RN license in the United States

Job description

Overview

At the Indian Health Service (IHS), nurses deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to patients across all ages in an ambulatory setting. The RN demonstrates professional competence, leadership, and sound clinical judgment while overseeing licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered nursing care to individuals and families across all ages.
• Oversee and provide direction to licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants.
• Coordinate patient care activities, health promotion, education, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Implement standardized disease‑management and prevention guidelines, perform clinical assessments, and develop care plans.
• Document all care in the electronic health record, monitor patient status, and initiate interventions as needed.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or equivalent) or a diploma/associate degree with at least one year of professional nursing experience.
• Valid, unrestricted RN license in the United States.
• Completed National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX‑RN).
• At least one year of outpatient nursing experience, including triage, patient assessment, medication administration, and coordination of care.

Basic Requirements (GS Grade)

• GS‑5: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and no experience OR diploma/associate degree and one year of professional experience.
• GS‑7: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision; or bachelor’s degree with one year of experience; or diploma/associate degree with two years of experience; or one year of graduate education.
• GS‑9: Master’s degree in Nursing; or at least one year of professional nursing experience and a bachelor’s, diploma, or associate degree.

Minimum Qualifications (Specialized Experience)

• GS‑07: One year of outpatient nursing duties, including triage, assessment, provider standing orders, medication administration, use of outpatient equipment, and patient communication.
• GS‑09: One year of outpatient nursing duties that includes standardized disease management, comprehensive assessment, care planning, referral coordination, medication administration, emergency response, staff training, and quality improvement.

Employer & Eligibility Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Probationary period may apply.
• Background investigation required.
• Successful completion of E‑Verify employment verification and direct deposit setup.
• On‑call hours or standby duty may be required.

EEO Statement

IHS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.