Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)
What you'd do
Serve as an independent Nurse Practitioner providing advanced clinical care while leading programs focused on sexually transmitted infections (STIs), maternal and child health, and population health with Chinle Service Unit in Chinle, AZ. The role combines direct patient care, public health program leadership, and emergency response. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Major duties
Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Nurse Practitioner Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Provides comprehensive advanced practice nursing care for patients with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and reproductive health needs through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Coordinates referrals and continuity of care across multidisciplinary providers while educating patients and families on disease prevention, sexual health, maternal-child health, breastfeeding, and healthy lifestyle practices. Develops, implements, and evaluates public health programs by establishing program goals, performance measures, surveillance systems, and data reporting processes aligned with organizational priorities. Collaborates with tribal, community, academic, and governmental partners to improve population health outcomes, supports grant development and program sustainability, prepares technical reports and presentations, and represents the organization at regional and national meetings. Provides clinical leadership during infectious disease outbreaks and public health emergencies by participating in emergency planning, policy development, response implementation, and program evaluation. Travels throughout the service area to deliver community-based services and ensures compliance with Joint Commission standards, privacy regulations, and professional licensure requirements.
What you need to qualify
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, 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. Advanced Practice Nurse Positions: For Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) positions, applicants must possess a graduate or higher-level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position. 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. Additional License Requirements for Advanced Practice Nurse Positions: Applicants for Advanced Practice Nurse positions must be licensed or registered by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in the clinical specialty required by the position. 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. 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: provide advanced clinical care, assess, diagnose, treat, and manage complex patient conditions using evidence-based practice; develop and implement preventive and therapeutic healthcare programs; coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams; apply public health principles to population-based initiatives; analyze epidemiological and clinical data to improve health outcomes; evaluate program effectiveness using quality improvement methodologies; provide consultation and clinical leadership to healthcare professionals; collaborate with tribal, state, and federal partners; and communicate technical recommendations through reports, presentations, and stakeholder engagement. Experience with maternal-child health, sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and treatment, public health program development, surveillance, grant coordination, research activities, and emergency or outbreak response is highly desirable. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
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