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. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.
At a glance: what the posting states
Base pay
$98k–$128k/yr
Shift
Days
Hiring employer
Indian Health Service
Worth asking
Which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
What are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
About this role
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.
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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. 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. 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 performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Specialized experience includes providing direct patient care to adult and pediatric populations; assessing and managing emergency and critical patient situations; coordinating patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and continuity of care; directing or coordinating nursing operations during assigned shifts; providing clinical guidance and consultation to nursing staff; evaluating patient care quality and implementing performance improvement initiatives; ensuring compliance with accreditation, patient safety, and regulatory standards; and collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to promote safe, effective, and efficient patient care. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Skills for this role
Patient Care
Requirements
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. 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 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).
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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