Nurse (Peds)

The Indian Health Service; Pine Ridge (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service, Pine Ridge Service Unit, Pediatrics Clinic, seeks skilled nurses to deliver comprehensive pediatric care and family support. The role emphasizes quality care, patient safety, and teamwork in a challenging setting.

Candidates should meet federal nursing requirements (licensure, advanced education, and nursing experience) and be prepared to work at GS-5/7/9 levels with appropriate credentials and experience.

Qualifications

• Current, active, full, unrestricted nursing license/registration.
• Graduate or higher degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Bachelor's/Diploma/Associate in nursing required depending on grade level.
• Specialized experience required for GS-7 and GS-9 levels (see job posting).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients and families.
• Promote quality care, patient safety, and teamwork.
• Document care and coordinate with healthcare providers and nursing staff.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

This position is located in the Pediatrics Clinic at the Pine Ridge Service Unit in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Join our healthcare team to provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients and support their families while promoting quality care, patient safety, and teamwork. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Education

A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education(external link), Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs(external link), Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education(external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained.

Degree from Foreign Nursing School

Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

Licensure

For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination(external link). In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Experience

The work experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. At the GS-9 and above grade level, many positions may require experience in a specialty area of nursing.

Basic Requirements for the GS-5 (or equivalent) Grade Level

To qualify at the GS-5 (or equivalent) grade level, applicants must meet one of the following qualification requirements:

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing with no experience; or
• Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and one full year of professional nursing experience.

Basic Requirements for the GS-7 (or equivalent) Grade Level

In addition to the above Basic Requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision;
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-5 grade level);
• Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience;
• Completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program.

Basic Requirements for the GS-9 (or equivalent) Grade Level

In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Possession of a master's degree in professional nursing; or
• At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program.

Minimum Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Specialized Experience GS-5: Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing with no experience; or Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and one full year of professional licensed nursing experience. Specialized Experience GS-7: Providing professional nursing care to patients, including assessing patients' needs, administering medications, immunizations, and other prescribed treatments; monitoring and documenting patients' responses; operating or assisting with medical equipment and therapeutic procedures; providing patient and family education; collaborating with healthcare providers and nursing personnel; and coordinating patient care. Specialized Experience GS-9: Providing comprehensive professional nursing ca