Nurse (Multiple Specialties) Job

Vacancy No. IHS-25-AQ-12740523-DHA Department Indian Health Service
Salary $72,698.00 to $137,791.00 Grade 5 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/23/2025 Close Date 6/2/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Towaoc, COLawrence, KSMashpee, MAAcomita, NM


Summary

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)

Area of Consideration: All Sources

Contact the IHS Area Nurse Recruiter:
Olinka Foster (Albuquerque)
Phone: 505-256-6730 or
Email: Olinka.Foster@ihs.gov

Susan Wood (Oklahoma)
Phone: 405-951-3945 or
Email: Susan.Wood@ihs.gov

Max Boykin (Nashville)
Phone: 615-467-1628 or
Email: Max.Boykin@ihs.gov

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Duties

The Nurse positions in the assigned specialty are located at a facility within the Southeast Region Indian Health Service which there may not be immediate vacancies at all duty locations. The purpose of this position in the assigned specialty is to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients across the age spectrum and apply established professional nursing concepts, principles and practices to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients.

Note: For additional detailed descriptions of nurse positions in the assigned specialties, please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement.

Nurse (Care Manager)

  • Manage complex patient care, develop care plans, coordinate services, and improve outcomes using clinical judgment. Collaborates with multidisciplinary health team for patient care planning and referral.
Nurse (Case Management) or Nurse (Case Manager)
  • Provide care coordination, patient assessment, education, and referral support; collaborates with care teams and facilitates transitions for patients served.
Nurse (Community Health)
  • Provide comprehensive nursing care, counseling, health education, emergency care, home visits, and community health assessments in clinics, homes, and schools.
Nurse (Diabetes Educator)
  • Provide tailored education and support in teaching diabetes management, deliver instruction, conduct assessment, and design educational materials. Develop lesson plan, maintain record-keeping, understand group dynamics, and foster facilitation. Adept at coordinating activities and collaborating with diverse contacts to enhance learning outcomes.
Nurse (Discharge Planner/Case Manager)
  • Coordinate patient discharge planning, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, assess post-care needs, secure resources, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations to support safe, effective transitions of care. Assist patient with healthcare benefits enrollment, provide guidance in accessing and managing personal health records, and coordinate with providers.
Nurse (Educator)
  • Provide lectures, create engaging presentations, and design educational materials. Develop lesson plan, maintain record-keeping, understand group dynamics, and foster facilitation. Adept at coordinating activities and collaborating with diverse contacts to enhance learning outcomes.
Nurse (Emergency Room)
  • Provide emergency nursing care, triage patients, administer medications, perform life-saving interventions, operate critical care equipment, and document care. Serve as charge nurse, coordinate patient care and facilitate safe, timely inter-facility transfers in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Nurse (Infection Control)
  • Implement infection control programs, conduct surveillance, educate staff on best practices, ensure regulatory compliance, analyze infection data, and collaborate with healthcare teams to reduce infections in clinical settings. Promote patient safety, manage employee health records, develop comprehensive reports for quality improvement initiatives, and support clinical committees with data-driven insights to enhance healthcare outcomes.
Nurse (Informaticist)
  • Provide health informatics, expertise in Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, data analysis, quality improvement initiatives, and systems implementation. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize healthcare delivery, enhance patient outcomes, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Design, coordinate, and conduct comprehensive EHR training sessions during orientation and on an ongoing basis to ensure staff proficiency and effective system use.
Nurse (Inpatient)
  • Provide direct inpatient care, assess and implement care plans, administer treatments and medications, collaborate with healthcare teams, maintain accurate records, and educate patients and families.
Nurse (Medical/Surgical)
  • Provide comprehensive nursing care, including patient assessments, care planning, medication administration, collaboration with providers, and use of EHR systems to ensure quality patient outcomes. Assists in the setup of operating room, prepare operating equipment, and evaluate patient response to obtain desired outcome by monitoring progress, therapeutic intervention, and update plan of care. Provide direction to nursing personnel, ensure efficient teamwork and high-quality care delivery throughout patient procedures and recovery.
Nurse (OB/GYN)
  • Provide direct OB/GYN nursing care, including prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum care. Manage high-risk pregnancies, perform patient education, collaborate with healthcare teams, and support women's reproductive health.

Note: For additional detailed descriptions of nurse positions in the assigned specialties, please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella, COVID-19, and seasonal influenza immunizations. Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.

On-call hours or standby duty may be required.

Alternate work schedule, call backs, rotating shifts, rotating departments, nights/weekends/holidays may apply.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.

You will be required to have all federal salary payments electronically deposited into a bank account with a financial institution of your choice.

Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

The Hiring Manager/Selecting Official may elect to utilize an available flexibility wherein applicants who are currently enrolled and expected to complete the required education and obtain the required licensure/certification/registration within 9 month(s) of applying, may be deemed tentatively qualified.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
Note: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied.

Education: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

Licensure: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Experience: The work experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. At the GS-9 and above, many positions may require experience in a specialty area of nursing.

In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume if you're applying for an assigned specialty.

GS-05: Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing with no experience; OR Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and one full year of professional nursing experience.

GS-07: Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision; OR Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level); OR Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience; OR Completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program.

GS-09: Possession of a master's degree in professional nursing; OR At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or above) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program.

GS-10: At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or above) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program.

GS-11: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field OR At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program.

GS-12: At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-11 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

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/.

Additional information

Nurse (Occupational Health)

  • Provide occupational health nursing care, manage workplace safety, conduct health assessments, educate employees on health risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with healthcare teams.
Nurse (Operating Room)
  • Assist with surgeries, managing sterile techniques, provide perioperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, handle surgical equipment, collaborate with surgical teams, and ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards.
Nurse (Outpatient)
  • Provide direct outpatient care, assess and implement care plans, administer treatments and medications, collaborate with healthcare teams, maintain accurate records, and educate patients and families.


Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

This position may be covered by a Bargaining Unit depending on duty location.

Government housing may be authorized depending on duty location and availability.

Recruitment or relocation incentives may or may not be authorized and is subject to availability and service unit approval. If offered, you will be required to sign at least a 12 month service agreement. Failure to fulfill the service agreement will result in repayment of the incentive.

Uniform allowance may or may not be authorized depending on duty location and service unit approval.

The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds. For additional information please visit:
For IHS - http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/
For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/
For HRSA Nurse Corps - https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps

Promotion potential is dependent on the position filled. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

This position will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and Veterans' Preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must substantively exceed the basic qualifications and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and any other requirements.

Click here to view vacancy questions: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12740523. All documents above MUST be received by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, 06/02/2025, to be considered.

Required Documents

Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number.

Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements:
Indian Preference Applicants: If claiming Indian preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432, "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only." Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records. For detailed instructions, see form BIA-4432. Refer to BIA-4432 link: https://www.bia.gov/sites/default/files/media_document/1076-0160_indian-pref_expires-04.30.25_508.pdf. When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf.
Transcripts: You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) although not required at the time of application. You must list your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
Licensure, Certifications: Applicants should list their license/certifications on their resume, along with the expiration date, if applicable. Certification of licensure/certification will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
Superior Academic Achievement: If claiming eligibility for Superior Academic Achievement, candidates must provide copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) must be included at the time of initial application. If unable to obtain transcripts, candidates must provide sufficient evidence to validate courses completed and credit hours earned. Eligibility is based on one of the following:

  1. Class standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision and based on completed courses.
  2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a G.P.A. of: a.) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (''B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or b.) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
  3. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society - Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies listed here Association of College Honor Societies. Official transcripts may be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.

You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 06/02/2025

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

This position is being announced concurrently under Excepted Service Examining Plan and Merit Promotion Plan (ESEP/MP) procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-25-AQ-12740522-ESEP/MP for eligibility requirements. Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.

  1. Click 'Apply' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
  2. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or supporting documents.
  3. Read all Eligibility questions and respond accordingly.
  4. Complete the assessment questions.
  5. Verify all required documentation is included in your application package.
For additional questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) found here: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/index.cfm?module=search&option=faq.

Agency contact information

Candace Chischilly
Phone
(505) 256-6819
Fax
(505) 256-6853
Email
Candace.Chischilly@ihs.gov
Address
Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service
4101 Indian School Rd NE, Suite 225
Albuquerque, NM 87110
US

Next steps

You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJobs that your submission was successful once we have received your on-line occupational questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs Account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.

If all required documentation is not submitted with your application you will lose consideration. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

~ ~ ~ Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~ ~ ~

Additional Locations

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Cochiti Pueblo, NM
  • Dulce, NM
  • Mescalero, NM
  • Santa Ana Pueblo, NM
  • Santa Clara Pueblo, NM
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • Taos, NM
  • Zuni, NM
  • Lockport, NY
  • Anadarko, OK
  • Carnegie, OK
  • Clinton, OK
  • El Reno, OK
  • Lawton, OK
  • Pawnee, OK
  • Watonga, OK
  • Wewoka, OK
  • Rock Hill, SC
  • Nashville, TN
  • Madison Heights, VA
  • Richmond, VA


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