At the Indian Health Service, guided by our mission to raise the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people, you'll deliver compassionate care where it's needed most. You'll support licensed staff by prioritizing assigned tasks and using universal precautions to maintain a safe, clean environment for nursing care. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
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
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/.
traci.coversup@ihs.gov · 505-422-7513
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $36464 – $47848/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-12-31.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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