Nurse Practitioner: Community Health & Indigenous Care

Indian Health Service; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service invites a Nurse Practitioner to provide compassionate care for American Indian and Alaska Native communities, delivering comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of health concerns in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include creating evidence-based treatment plans, prescribing medications, and educating patients on self-management.

Applicants must hold an active RN license and an advanced practice license, plus pass a federal background check and meet

Qualifications

• 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.
• Licensure: Current, active, unrestricted RN license; advanced practice nursing positions require a specialty license appropriate to the clinical area.
• Experience: 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.
• Background Investigation: Successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Other Requirements: 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 decision making

Education

Graduate degree in nursing or advanced practice

RN license + advanced practice license

Job description

The Indian Health Service invites a Nurse Practitioner to provide compassionate care for American Indian and Alaska Native communities, delivering comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of health concerns in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include creating evidence-based treatment plans, prescribing medications, and educating patients on self-management.

Applicants must hold an active RN license and an advanced practice license, plus pass a federal background check and meet