Indian Health Service is hiring: Nurse in Warm Springs

Overview

Join to apply for the Nurse role at Indian Health Service. The position is a Registered Nurse. Works at an ambulatory health care center as part of a team with physicians and other healthcare specialists. Position reports to the Supervisory Nurse or designee.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs through analysis of data gained through interviews, review of health records, patient responses, and consultation with physician and other staff members.
• Plan and implement nursing care based on assessment of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of patients, providing or directing comprehensive nursing care.
• Administer therapeutic measures as prescribed by the physician, including medications and related treatments as appropriate for nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Education and Licensure: A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program; possession of a current, active, full, and unrestricted nursing license or registration in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Experience: Sufficient specialized experience to perform the duties of the position, including the level requirements (GS-5/GS-7/GS-9) as described in the announcement; applicants must demonstrate duties and responsibilities in prior positions.

Other Requirements

• Background investigation and suitability for Federal employment; may include fingerprint check and security clearance.
• Pre-employment requirements include E-Verify participation and compliance with immunization policies.
• Time-in-Grade requirements may apply for Federal employees in the competitive service.
• Education verification: official transcripts may be required prior to offer; foreign education requires a certificate of foreign equivalency if used to meet qualifications.

Additional information

• Promotion potential to GS-09; advancement is at management’s discretion and based on demonstrated ability and regulatory approval.
• Relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized; a service agreement may be required.
• Locations may be covered by a bargaining unit.