Nurse Practitioner – Native Community Health

Indian Health Service; Whiteriver (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care focused on American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role emphasizes accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education within a federally administered health service.

The position requires graduate-level nursing education, an active RN license with appropriate specialty credentials, and at least one year of specialized nursing experience.

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.
• 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.

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 deliver compassionate, evidence-based care focused on American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role emphasizes accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education within a federally administered health service.

The position requires graduate-level nursing education, an active RN license with appropriate specialty credentials, and at least one year of specialized nursing experience.