Nursing Assistant

The Indian Health Service

Fort Yates (ND)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 53,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The Indian Health Service in Fort Yates, North Dakota, seeks a Nursing Assistant to deliver basic nursing care in Emergency, Outpatient, and Inpatient settings under RN supervision.

You will collect patient information, input data into the unit computer system, assist with appointments, admissions, discharges, and ADLs, and help maintain supplies and cleanliness while following unit checklists and safety protocols. Federal benefits apply.

Qualifications

Submit transcripts or list of courses with grades; unofficial transcripts accepted.
Official transcripts required from all selected candidates prior to offer.

Responsibilities

Provide basic nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse.
Obtain and record patient information per unit policy.
Input patient data into the unit computer system.
Assist in arranging clinic appointments and discharge/transfer transportation.
Assist in admitting and discharging patients.
Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) per unit checklist.
Perform general maintenance tasks including cleaning and restocking supply cabinets.
Assist with collection and proper care of specimens.

Job description

Department: Department of Health and Human Services

There are positions to be filled in the Emergency, Outpatient, and Inpatient departments. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Certified Nursing Assistant Total Compensation The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive care to patients within the Indian Health Service: Provide basic nursing care to patients with a variety of conditions, illnesses, and/or injuries, under the direction of a registered nurse Responsible for obtaining and recording patient information as assigned per unit policy Responsible for accurate input into unit computer system Assist in the arrangement of clinic appointments and discharge/transfer transportation Assist in admitting and discharging patients Assist patient in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in accordance to the units' checklist Perform general maintenance duties including cleaning, arranging, and restocking supply cabinets Assists with collection and proper care of specimens

Requirements & Education

You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited.

Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $37193 – $52957/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-31.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.