Nurse Practitioner - Community Health & Acute Care Leader

Indian Health Service; McLaughlin (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in the United States is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver patient-centered care within American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role focuses on comprehensive assessment, evidence-based practice, and collaborative care to improve health outcomes in underserved areas.

You will analyze histories, develop diagnoses, create treatment plans, and educate patients on self‑management.

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 (e.g., GS‑10 for GS‑11).
• 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.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic reasoning

Patient education

Prescribing medications

Evidence-based practice

Education

Nursing graduate or higher‑level degree (APN)

Job description

Indian Health Service in the United States is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver patient-centered care within American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role focuses on comprehensive assessment, evidence-based practice, and collaborative care to improve health outcomes in underserved areas.

You will analyze histories, develop diagnoses, create treatment plans, and educate patients on self‑management.