This position is located at a Service Unit within the Indian Health Service (IHS). The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional community/public health nursing services through direct care to individuals, families, and identified populations through direct care, home and school visiting, and population-based assessment, prevention, and intervention activities. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
08/25/2026: This position is being re-announced to solicit additional candidates. Applicants who previously applied to this announcement need not re-apply unless submitting updated information and/or missing forms. Assesses the health needs of individuals, families, and the community served, taking into account the total situation in the family, the home, and in the community environment. Develop individualized and family-centered care plans.
Implements and evaluates plans of care to support prevention, early intervention, treatment adherence, and continuity of care. Shares health information and collaborates with patients, families and other community resources. Educates and coaches people to make appropriate and informed decisions about health issues.
Apply population health assessment and surveillance findings to support targeted prevention, early intervention, and public health nursing activities within the assigned service unit. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)
This position has an education requirement. If you are substituting education for experience; 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/.
Marcheta.Keith@ihs.gov · 505-422-3583
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $98244 – $127725/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-15.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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