Nurse Practitioner — Community Health & Acute Care

Indian Health Service; Thoreau (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive primary care focusing on American Indian and Alaska Native communities. You will assess patients, diagnose illnesses, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with a health team.

The role emphasizes patient education, safe prescribing, and coordination of care. Eligibility includes graduate degree in nursing, active RN license, and federal background check.

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 (1) year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade level (e.g., GS‑10 for GS‑11). Experience may include private or public sector roles.
• 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. Conditions of employment include probationary period, rotating shifts, and on‑call duties as outlined by the position.

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

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive primary care focusing on American Indian and Alaska Native communities. You will assess patients, diagnose illnesses, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with a health team.

The role emphasizes patient education, safe prescribing, and coordination of care. Eligibility includes graduate degree in nursing, active RN license, and federal background check.