Nurse Practitioner: Acute Care & Community Health

Indian Health Service; Kyle (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in Kyle, SD seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver compassionate care focused on American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role involves evaluating patient histories, diagnosing conditions, and developing evidence-based treatment plans to improve health and well-being.

You will diagnose acute health issues, prescribe medications, and educate patients on self-management, while adhering to standards of care and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher-level degree in nursing or an advanced practice specialty from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Current, active, unrestricted RN license; advanced practice nursing positions require a specialty license appropriate to the clinical area.
• At least one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade level.
• Successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Must meet U.S. citizenship, Selective Service registration (for applicable candidates), and federal E‑Verify eligibility.

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.

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

Job description

Indian Health Service in Kyle, SD seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver compassionate care focused on American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role involves evaluating patient histories, diagnosing conditions, and developing evidence-based treatment plans to improve health and well-being.

You will diagnose acute health issues, prescribe medications, and educate patients on self-management, while adhering to standards of care and federal guidelines.