Nurse Practitioner — Indigenous Community Health Clinician

Indian Health Service; Carnegie (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide focused, compassionate care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role involves interpreting patient histories, creating evidence-based treatment plans, diagnosing acute issues, prescribing medications, and educating patients on self-management.

The candidate should hold a graduate nursing degree, an active RN license with appropriate specialty certification, and meet federal employment prerequisites including a

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).
• 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-Verity 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 nursing degree

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide focused, compassionate care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role involves interpreting patient histories, creating evidence-based treatment plans, diagnosing acute issues, prescribing medications, and educating patients on self-management.

The candidate should hold a graduate nursing degree, an active RN license with appropriate specialty certification, and meet federal employment prerequisites including a