Nurse Practitioner — Acute Care & Patient Education

Indian Health Service; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver compassionate care focused on American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role involves analyzing patient histories and diagnostics to formulate diagnoses, developing evidence-based treatment plans, and addressing acute health issues.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications, educating patients on self-management, and ensuring care aligns with standards of care and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher-level nursing/advanced practice degree from an accredited program.
• Current, active, unrestricted RN license; APRN positions require a specialty license.
• At least one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade level.
• Successful completion of a federal background investigation.
• U.S. citizenship, Selective Service registration (where applicable), and E-Verify eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient histories, symptoms, findings, and diagnostics to develop diagnoses.
• Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale and 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 tailored to individual circumstances.

Education

Graduate or higher-level nursing/advanced practice degree

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver compassionate care focused on American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role involves analyzing patient histories and diagnostics to formulate diagnoses, developing evidence-based treatment plans, and addressing acute health issues.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications, educating patients on self-management, and ensuring care aligns with standards of care and guidelines.