At the Indian Health Service, Nurse Practitioners do more than practice medicine-they change lives. Guided by our mission to raise the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people, you'll deliver compassionate psychiatric-mental health care, health education, disease prevention, and chronic disease management while developing patient-centered care plans and serving community health needs. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R.
37.5 (2021).
This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Direct Hire Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.
Provides comprehensive diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic health care services to patients and family members Gives direct physical and psychological medical care in emergencies and in the presence of illness or disability in order to maintain life, provide comfort, reduce distress, and enhance coping ability. Performs or requests special screening and developmental tests and laboratory tests and interprets the results.
Evaluates the medical and nursing aspects of care, recognizing the need for reassessment by medical providers or other health professionals. Participates in planning, instituting, evaluating, and revising program plans, assists in determining conditions, resources, and policies essential to delivery of health care services. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Nurse Practitioner Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)
This position has an education requirement. 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/.
IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.
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dori.sombrero@ihs.gov · 928-697-4391
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $126164 – $164017/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-23.
This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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