Indian Health Service is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $98k–$128k a year. The schedule rotates — ask early how far out they post it; that answer tells you a lot.
What the posting states
Base pay
$98k–$128k/yr
Shift
Rotating
Weekends, holidays, call
Weekends required
About this role
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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. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): 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 (external link), Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (external link), Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U. S. Department of Education (external link) 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. In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- 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 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 GS-09 in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Specialized experience is defined as providing professional inpatient nursing care for medical-surgical patients by performing comprehensive patient assessments, developing and implementing individualized nursing care plans, administering medications and treatments, monitoring patient responses, and coordinating care with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Experience also includes serving as a lead or charge nurse by coordinating daily nursing operations, assigning and balancing workloads, providing technical guidance and mentoring to nursing staff, ensuring continuity of patient care, documenting clinical care in an electronic health record, and participating in quality improvement, patient education, and discharge planning activities.
Skills for this role
patient assessmentcare plan development and implementationmedication administrationtreatment administrationpatient monitoringinterdisciplinary care coordinationcharge nursingworkload assignment and balancingmentoring and preceptingelectronic health record documentationquality improvementpatient education
Requirements
NCLEX passage required
Current, active, full, and unrestricted RN license from a State, DC, Puerto Rico, or US territory
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 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. 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. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process. Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).
Benefits
Annual leave (4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period based on years of federal service)
Relocation authorized
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized (minimum 6-month service agreement required)
Student loan repayment programs available through IHS, NHSC, and HRSA Nurse Corps
Insurance benefits available per IHS pay-and-benefits portal
Bargaining Unit coverage
About the employer
Indian Health Service
Hospital
Indian Health Service (IHS) is a federal health care provider with a facility located in Wadsworth, Nevada. Nursing duties encompass the full continuum of inpatient care, including comprehensive assessments, medication administration, procedures per established clinical standards, and recognition of changes…
What reviewers appreciate
+Opportunity for independent nursing practice with autonomous clinical judgement in an inpatient setting
+Emphasis on evidence-based nursing practice and professional standards
+Strong focus on patient education and self-management support
What reviewers flag
−Inpatient setting requires high-acuity skills including recognition of emergent patient conditions and rapid intervention
−Nurses must manage comprehensive care from assessment through evaluation, which may involve heavy workload
−No specific salary, benefits, or workplace culture details were available in the provided sources
evidence-based practicepatient safetypatient educationindependent practiceclinical judgementcontinuum of care
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