Nurse Practitioner — Native Health & Community Care

Indian Health Service; Utah; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality care within American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role emphasizes assessment, diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment planning in collaboration with a care team.

The NP will diagnose and manage acute conditions, prescribe medications, and educate patients on self-management. A valid RN license and an advanced practice credential are required, along with adherence to federal employment requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher-level nursing degree from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Active, unrestricted RN license; advanced practice nursing specialty license as required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret patient histories, symptoms, and diagnostics to form diagnoses.
• Develop treatment plans based on current standards of care.
• Diagnose or treat acute health issues.
• Prescribe medications with consideration of efficacy, safety, and dosage.
• Educate patients on self-management of conditions.

Education

Graduate nursing degree

Advanced practice licensure

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality care within American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role emphasizes assessment, diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment planning in collaboration with a care team.

The NP will diagnose and manage acute conditions, prescribe medications, and educate patients on self-management. A valid RN license and an advanced practice credential are required, along with adherence to federal employment requirements.